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Clones, cats, and chemicals : thinking scientifically about controversial issues / by Irwin L. Slesnick

Slesnick, Irwin L. [Verfasser]

Arlington, Va. : National Science Teachers Association, 2004

Birmingham, AL, USA : EBSCO Industries, Inc.

1 Online-Ressource (viii, 72 pages) : Illustrations

Includes bibliographical references and index

978-1-933531-79-3 ; 1-933531-79-7 ; 978-0-87355-237-0 ; 0-87355-237-7 ; 1-281-75821-3 ; 978-1-281-75821-7

Clones, Cats, and Chemicals examines 10 dilemmas from the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, Earth science, technology, and mathematics and helps you challenge students to confront scientific and social problems that offer few black-and-white solutions. Each question is presented in two parts: concise scientific background for teachers, and reproducible materials to guide students in debating and decision making.