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.

Comments

IMSA Considerations in Ethics: Issues in Modern Genomics, lecture by Sarah O'Leary-Driscoll

Future of Genomics Presentations.pdf (38 kB)
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

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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.

 

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