Resources for Activity 2: Things Aren't Always What They Seem
Overview: Students will identify their perception of the relative degree of risk associated with technologies, environmental hazards, and everyday activities. They will also have the opportunity to share their ideas as they compare and contrast their perceptions with those of others, including experts and lay people.
Subjects: Chemistry, Civics, Communications, Debate, Ecology, Environmental Science,Health, Human Anatomy & Physiology, Language Arts, Physics, Social Studies.
Student Pages: Perceived Risk for 30 Activities and Technologies Risk Perception Factors Ordering of Perceived Risk for 30 Activities and Technologies Experts vs. Lay People Environmental Risk Survey Perceived Risk for 24 Activities Environmental Research Needs Environmental Risks: Research Priorities
Additional Resources: Article on Risk of Cell Phone Use
Teaching About Controversial Topics in Science This new series in NSTA Reports is based on the NSTA Press book Thinking Scientifically About Controversial Issues: Clones, Cats, and Chemicals. The book examines 10 dilemmas from the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, technology, and mathematics to help challenge students to confront scientific and social problems that offer few black-and-white solutions. It provides the facts and the framework to provoke classroom debates.
Earth & Sky Radio Correlations This activity can be supplemented with related Earth & Sky radio shows that you can download for use in your classroom. Learn about the PLT and Earth & Sky Initiative.
Related Earth & Sky Shows: - Reza Fazel Says Medical Imaging Carries Risks (2009) - Elke Anklam Describes Nanofoods’ Benefits and Possible Risks (2009) - Makhijani Believes Nuclear Power is Too Costly and Too Risky (2009)
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