Jurassic Park

If you read a different book, see me for directions

  Grade contract:   For a maximum of a “B,” complete questions 1-5 and answers must be  typed, use complete sentences and spell checked.  For a possibility of attaining an  “A,” do questions 1-6 with the same format as previously listed

Read Jurassic Park.

Look for references to genetics from your textbook

New text  (Dynamics of Life Glenco 1995) page 382 has reference of Jurassic Park.

Questions: (Answers must be typed-12 point font and double spaced.)

1. Reasons for creating Jurassic Park in the story you read?  

2. How did scientists clone the dinosaurs?  Explain in detail.

3. List 10 different terms from Jurassic Park  which refers to the genetics unit in your text book and using your textbook as a reference, explain the biological relevance. examples: DNA, genes..... Cite page #’s from  Jurassic Park and textbook There is a limit of one word per page in book.

4. What were the scientific problems that lead to the failure of   Jurassic Park?

5. What scientific insights might be gained from being able to recreate extinct life forms? Refer to page 382 of the new Biology textbook. (Dynamics of Life Glenco 1995)

6. Write the next chapter and include new cloning technology. (2 pages typed)      

or if you have read The Lost World, do you agree with  Entertainment Weekly’s comment which stated, “It made my palms sweat...For clarity, terror, and sheer grisliness, the action far surpassed anything in the original book: even better, the suspense is masterfully stretched out then released all of a sudden - just when you least expect it.” 

(2 pages typed)     

or comment on how Jurassic Park the book differs from Jurassic Park  the movie.  Cite examples to support your analysis.   (2 pages typed

or  if you have access to Internet, go online and write about what you

found that related to Jurassic Park.  List all addresses if possible or highlight the ones you visited and found interesting.   (2 pages typed)