Science and
Society
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2.1 Students discuss their own
ideas about the ways in which science can be described and compare their
ideas with those of others. |
2.2 Students identify some ways
scientists think and work. |
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Descriptions of science and scientists
in the media: ·
television,
film and video ·
stereotypes
of science and scientists Scientists in the local area: ·
medical
laboratories ·
mines ·
food
processing and testing How
people learn about phenomena: ·
oral
history, stories ·
authority
sources ·
trial
and error; experimentation ·
traditional,
cultural and religious practices |
Ways
scientists think and work: ·
experimenting,
observing, questioning, intuition and ·
problem
solving, decision making ·
fields
of work — research, technical ·
work
locations — laboratory, field, industry, school, home ·
‘working
scientifically’ — investigating, understanding, communicating |
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2.3 Students explain some of the
ways that applications of science affect their community. |
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Ways that applications of science
affect the community: ·
food
production and packaging ·
diagnosis
and treatment of illness and disease ·
improved
forms of transport — quicker, more environmentally friendly ·
local
industry — mining, chemical manufacture, agriculture ·
changes
in community as a result of computer technology ·
recreation
— chemicals in swimming pools, streamlining of water sports equipment |
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