Science and Social Issues. Revised Edition [microform] / David E. Newton
- Bib ID:
- 5478906
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- Newton, David E
- Description:
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- [Washington, D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1987
- 252 p.
- Summary:
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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)
- Notes:
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- 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.
- Practitioners.
- Teachers.
- May also be available online. Address as at 14/8/18: https://eric.ed.gov/
- Reproduction:
- Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.
- Subject:
- Genre/Form:
- Guides, Classroom
- Available From:
- ERIC
- Copyright:
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Created/Published Date is Before 1955
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- Literary, dramatic or musical work
- Presumed date of death of creator (latest date):
- 1795
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1795
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