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Objectives/Outcomes (Indicate GCO and SCO) (Indicate SCO in student friendly language)
GCO: Science, Technology, Society, and the Environment, and Attitudes
SCO: 114-1 explain how a paradigm shift can change scientific world views
118-9 propose a course of action on social issues related to science and technology, taking into account
human and environmental needs
SFL: I can identify multiple perspectives that influence science related issues while taking into account
human and environmental needs.
Introduction
- Upon entering the classroom, students will be offered a choice between 5 groups (Farmer’s union,
Business society, University student, aboriginal/indigenous group, environmental activists)—groups
will be capped around 5. Each of these groups will have one of the 5 teachers at it.
- Outcome and agenda will be written on the board
- As a group students will rank a list of things (i.e. sunset, bugs, cars, money) in terms of how much
they think about/value those things.
Assessment
- Students will create a plan of action in response to an environmental issue
- Teaching will be done in a small-group context which allows for more ongoing formative assessment
and C4U
Closure
- We have built in an activity debrief into our instruction. Students will be lead in a discussion that
addresses the activity and the outcomes.
o How did the different perspectives change how you approached the science related issue?
o What sorts of human and environmental needs did your group consider?
o Is there another group that you strongly agreed or disagreed with?
Reflection
Were my students successful in meeting the outcomes and objectives? How do I know? Did my instructional
decisions meet the needs of all students? What could I do to improve the lesson?