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Assignment: Controversial
Issue NetSplore
Resources: What
is a NetSplore? and Science
in the News
A NetSplore on NetSplores
Instructions
One of the goals
of science education in Alberta is to increase the scientific literacy
of students. How can we prepare our students to become knowledgeable
members of society able to make decisions on matters with a science
connection? This assignment is an opportunity for you to promote
the STS connection in an area of the junior or senior high curricula.
Select a science
and/or technology related issue which reflects differing world views.
This controversial issue could be an ecology issue, an issue of
ethics in science or science in the news. Research the topic thoroughly,
accumulating web sites, articles, film and stories which contain
data and demonstrate multiple perspectives. These resources should
provide an adequate amount of background information for students
to understand the issue well enough to be able to make informed
decisions. The controversial issue will be presented in the form
of a WebQuest that will both promote scientific literacy and actively
involve students.
You will work
in groups of three. At least one member should have enough computer
expertise to be able to create web documents and work with spreadsheets
and databases. Each group will hand in the following:
- a paper copy
of the NetSplore,
- the html
files of the NetSplore,
- a description
of each group member's role in the assignment,
- a self-assessment
form, and
- the NetSplore
evaluation form.
NOTE: Please
see your instructor before commencing this assignment to ensure
that all groups are researching different issues.
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