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4. Ask a representative from each group to briefly share the pointsthey discussed. Other students should record the ideas onMaster 1.7.15. List aloud the possible responses from Step 3 (page 1-30) thatstudents don’t mention.ClosureRemind students that they have learned how the four key questions can beused to think carefully about difficult bioethical issues. Today, they have alsolooked at what the core ethical considerations mean and how they can helpprovide reasons for a decision. These are powerful tools for understanding theimplications of various decisions and for helping craft persuasive arguments.2HomeworkAsk students to complete Part 2 of Master 1.7 for homework. Tell them towrite down their final positions for what they think Carl should do, drawingon the information from the key questions and core ethical considerations.They should concentrate on providing reasons for their positions.3Final AssessmentStudents’ responses to Master 1.7, filled out for Carl’s case, provide the finalassessment for this module. The position and justification answers will helpyou assess the degree to which students are able to draw on the relevantfacts, the implications for stakeholders, and the ethical considerations incrafting a well-reasoned position.See theIntroductionConsider referring to Table 1,Assessing Student Justifications,on pages 10–11 of the Introduction.It will help you evaluate howcomprehensively and rigorouslystudents handled the FinalAssessment.4Extensions (optional)1. Review with the class the first three key questions as they applyto Carl’s case before exploring the ethical considerations.2. Discuss variations of Carl’s case. Pose variations on the scenario tohelp students explore how those differences in the situation might affectthe analysis, such as these:• What if Carl has surgery for an arm injury and that surgical changelater enables him to throw a ball with more force?• What if Carl has an opportunity to go to the Olympics? Would it beokay for him to take steroids to qualify?• What if, instead of steroids, Carl uses a supplement sold over thecounter that is not illegal? Or has no known negative side effects?Module 1 1-3156