Can I, or Should I? Science and Ethics

Authors

Ethan Castro, Illinois Math and Science AcademyFollow

Document Type

Teacher Resource

Publication Date

Winter 2-2021

Target Audience

All Students ( High School Students)

Purpose

Purpose: Students will engage in a group discussion about the important relationship that exists between scientific advancement and ethical considerations. Optionally, students learn about an amusing historical example of ethics going unchecked in the face of scientific progress, with what could have been glaringly obvious and disastrous effects, as an illustration of why such advancements must be checked by ethics.

Recommended Citation

Castro, Ethan, "Can I, or Should I? Science and Ethics" (2021). Goal 1: Social Responsibility Narrative. 10.
https://digitalcommons.imsa.edu/rl_cpg_1/10