“Science in our lives”
Task: Identify an area of global, national or local concern relevant to saving our planet or environment and present an argument supported by scientific evidence using an ICT format to convince your audience of its importance.
Some key ideas:
Describing, analysing and shaping our world
Developing a scientific understanding of the world
Some useful references:
Science based decision making
http://www7.nationalacademies.org/sustainabilityroundtable/Type_II_Homepage.html
An example from China
http://www7.nationalacademies.org/sustainabilityroundtable/Type_II_Workshop_Beijing_China.html
Students and sustainability
http://www.epa.gov/greenkit/student.htm
Interactive learning activities
http://www.powayschools.com/projects/mt&r/
Some essential questions:
How can we improve our scientific literacy?
What might be the long term impact of our current practices?
What are some key global issues facing us?
Who says so?
What is the evidence?
How credible is the evidence?
What do I think of the issue?
What can I do about it?
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