Session Number
D-1
Grade Level
Grade Levels: HS
Start Date
4-3-2016 12:30 PM
End Date
4-3-2016 1:30 PM
Description
As science teachers, we may shy away from addressing the controversy surrounding particular topics in our classrooms in order to maintain focus on content. However, the real world context of knowledge is essential, and the performance expectations in the life sciences as outlined in the NGSS state that students should be able to discuss the ethical issues related to genetic modifications and the nature of science. We will discuss ideas for how to address these topics effectively and help our students understand their importance beyond academics in our global community.
Activity and Assessment
Addressing Misconceptions About Evolution-2.pdf (2530 kB)
Resource
Science & Spaghetti Monsters_ Understanding the Nature of Scienti.pdf (148 kB)
Resource
Post-Assessment.pdf (26 kB)
Summarize, Review, and Practice
Included in
Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Evolution Commons, Genomics Commons, Teacher Education and Professional Development Commons
Session D-1: Science and Spaghetti Monsters: Addressing the ethical issues and controversy related to genomics and Evolution in the Biology classroom
As science teachers, we may shy away from addressing the controversy surrounding particular topics in our classrooms in order to maintain focus on content. However, the real world context of knowledge is essential, and the performance expectations in the life sciences as outlined in the NGSS state that students should be able to discuss the ethical issues related to genetic modifications and the nature of science. We will discuss ideas for how to address these topics effectively and help our students understand their importance beyond academics in our global community.
Comments
IMSA Considerations in Ethics: Issues in Modern Genomics, lecture by Sarah O'Leary-Driscoll