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Ask each group to think about arguments either for or against Carl taking thesteroids, based on the ethical consideration they were assigned. Ask each groupto have one person record these ideas in the appropriate quadrant on their largesheet of paper.Ask a representative from each group to briefly share the points they discussed.Other students should record the ideas on Master 1.7.List aloud the possible responses from Step 3 that students don’t mention.Closure: Review what students have learned about two powerful tools: the fourkey questions and the core ethical considerations.Homework and Final Assessment: Complete Part 2 of Master 1.7, concentratingon providing reasons.Extensions (optional):1. Review with the class the first three key questions as they apply to Carl’s casebefore exploring the ethical considerations.2. Discuss variations of Carl’s case.3. Ask students to compare and contrast the Pistorius and Carl cases.4. Pose “big-picture” questions that deal with enhancement. Students can be asked to reflect on these in writing.5. Ask students to read and analyze the pro and con articles relatedto the use of drugs in sports provided online. Have students completea point-counterpoint summary of the articles or fill out Master 1.7 basedon the articles.Page 1-29, Step 3Page 1-31, Step 4Page 1-31, Step 5Page 1-31Page 1-31Page 1-311-34 Exploring Bioethics