Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • Module 2 Lesson 1 Eugenics and Genocides

    Uploaded by

    gwenchana112001
    14 views11 pages
    This document discusses a lesson on eugenics and genocides from the Biomedical Foundation of Special Education module. The module will examine the biological and medical factors that contribute to disabilities. It will also look at how disabilities have been addressed. This lesson defines eugenics and genocides, identifies movements that supported sterilization, and discusses attitudes towards preserving life. Students are asked to watch a video on whether eugenics helps or eradicates disability, and debate this question in groups.

    Original Description:

    Original Title

    Module 2 Lesson 1 Eugenics and Genocides (1)

    Copyright

    © © All Rights Reserved

    Available Formats

    PPT, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    Report this Document
    This document discusses a lesson on eugenics and genocides from the Biomedical Foundation of Special Education module. The module will examine the biological and medical factors that contribute to disabilities. It will also look at how disabilities have been addressed. This lesson defines eugenics and genocides, identifies movements that supported sterilization, and discusses attitudes towards preserving life. Students are asked to watch a video on whether eugenics helps or eradicates disability, and debate this question in groups.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PPT, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Flag for inappropriate content
    Download as ppt, pdf, or txt
    14 views11 pages

    Module 2 Lesson 1 Eugenics and Genocides

    Uploaded by

    gwenchana112001
    This document discusses a lesson on eugenics and genocides from the Biomedical Foundation of Special Education module. The module will examine the biological and medical factors that contribute to disabilities. It will also look at how disabilities have been addressed. This lesson defines eugenics and genocides, identifies movements that supported sterilization, and discusses attitudes towards preserving life. Students are asked to watch a video on whether eugenics helps or eradicates disability, and debate this question in groups.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PPT, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Flag for inappropriate content
    Download as ppt, pdf, or txt
    of 11

    Biomedical Foundation of

    Special Education
    Module 2

    Lesson 1
    Eugenics and Genocides
    Module Overview
    Knowing the morphology, physiology, anatomy,
    behavior, origin and distribution of living organisms
    will allow us to comprehend certain deviations happen
    in an expected/unexpected way. And by way of
    understanding its underlying causes, science is able to
    prevent and/ or treat conditions that were once
    impossible to manage.
    Module 2 will provide evidences of the
    biomedical causes of disability and the varied ways of
    dealing with the condition.
    At the completion of this module, you are expected to:

    •Discuss the major issues and advancements in the


    biological and medical disciplines towards Persons with
    disabilities
    •Present the etiology of abnormalities, its deterrence
    and management
    •Identify factors that will make a person at risk.
    Lesson Objectives
    • Define and relate Eugenics and genocides
    • Identify movements that supported the
    sterilization of mankind
    • Demonstrate an attitude and understanding
    towards preservation of life
    ACTIVITY
    Watch “ Eugenics, helping or eradicating disability?”

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmTbWYR5oqo
    ANALYSIS
    After watching the documentary, answer
    the following questions and discuss in groups:

    1.Is the concept of Eugenics helping persons


    with disability, eradicating disability? State your
    stand.
    2.Is your opinion the same with other members
    of the group? Present your argument.
    ABSTRACTION

    Eugenics – is the science of improving human


    race

    Genocides – the systematic extermination of


    cultural or racial group.

    www.oxforddictionaries.com/us/definition/american_english
    ABSTRACTION
    •The eugenics movement attracted many prominent
    non-scientist including Winston Churchill, Home
    Secretary when the Mental Deficiency Act became a
    law; and DH Lawrence, an English novelist, poet and
    playwright.
    •In compulsory sterilization was extended to
    all men and women suffering from hereditary
    diseases.
    ABSTRACTION

    •In 1939, Hitler gave authority to physicians to end the lives


    of incurable patients. 400 doctors, nurses & the Social
    Services worked on the program which was described as
    mercy killing but was in fact mass murder of persons with
    mental & physical disabilities.

    •From 1939-1941 there were series of programs for the


    killing of PWDs. 70,000 mentally disabled were gassed and
    20,000 were starved to death. Altogether, 80-100,000
    children and adults with disabilities were victims of mass
    murder.
    APPLICATION

    • Make a graphic presentation of your perception


    on disability and eugenics. Support with interesting
    facts, advantages and disadvantages
    Thank You!

    You might also like