Words of the Day
Atrocious
Extremely bad; terrible
What state did Henrietta originally live in?
Virginia
What are ethics?
The study of what is right or wrong
What does the outside of Ms. McIntyre's door say?
The world is yours to explore
Virulent
Extremely severe, harmful in its effects
What was the name of the researcher who took the original cell sample?
Dr. George Gey
What are bioethics?
The study of what is right or wrong in the field of medicine
What color starburst is Ms. McIntyre's favorite?
Yellow
Oblivious
Having no idea about or taking no notice of something.
What virus did HeLa cells help cure?
Polio
What are some universal patient rights?
The right to informed consent; the right to refuse treatment; the right to privacy, etc.
What is the most important rule in Ms. McIntyre's class?
Don't give up!
Clarify
to make something clear or understandable
How many children did Henrietta have?
Five
What is the name of the Institute that studied the effects of syphillis without providing information or treatment to the participants?
The Tuskegee Institute
How many posters are there in Ms. McIntyre's classroom?
20
Coincide
To happen at the same time
What is the name of the author of "Henrietta's Dance?"
Rebecca Skloot
What is a "designer baby?"
A baby whose genes have been altered in order to give them advantages in some way; athleticism, musicality, etc.
What two clubs does Ms. McIntyre sponsor?
Chess and Book Clubs