Science and Social Issues. Revised Edition / David E. Newton.

Developed to help teachers and students deal with some of the current issues in science and technology, this book outlines a system for studying socioscientific problems that can be developed in class and then be applied in a life setting. Issues related to the biological sciences, physical sciences...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Newton, David E.
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1987.
Subjects:
Case Studies.
Controversial Issues (Course Content)
Critical Thinking.
Problem Solving.
Science Activities.
Science and Society.
Science Education.
Science Instruction.
Secondary Education.
Secondary School Science.
Social Problems.
Values.
Guides, Classroom > Teacher.
Genre:
Guides, Classroom
Physical Description:252 pages
Format: Microfilm Book
Description
Summary:
Developed to help teachers and students deal with some of the current issues in science and technology, this book outlines a system for studying socioscientific problems that can be developed in class and then be applied in a life setting. Issues related to the biological sciences, physical sciences, and science as a social institution are addressed. Each of the topics is approached in a five-step sequence. These include: (1) an introduction (providing a background for the topic); (2) a background reading list (designed to get students started on research); (3) a case study (presenting a real or fictional situation that requires a decision); (4) "buck-stops-here" question (requiring that students make a commitment on the issue addressed in the case study); and (5) additional questions (serving as starting points for further discussion and investigations). A section is included that explains the use of background readings and also identifies major sources of news and comment. (ML)
Note:Availability: J. Weston Walch, Publisher, P.O. Box 658, Portland, ME 04104-0658 (01-7036, $8.95).
ERIC Note: First edition is no longer in print.
Microform.
Call Number:ED281755 Microfiche
Audience:
Practitioners. ericd
Teachers. ericd
Reproduction Note:
Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.