It is expected that students will demonstrate scientific literacy.
Students who have fully met the prescribed learning outcome are able to:
Identify the main points in a science-related article or
illustration
*Describe the qualities of the scientifically literate person, such
as:
- awareness of assumptions (their own and author's)
- respect for precision
- ability to separate fundamental concepts from the
irrelevant or unimportant
- recognizing that scientific knowledge is continually
developing and often builds upon previous theories
- recognizing cause and effect
(* down-to-earth explanations of above list)
Use given criteria for evaluating evidence and sources of
information (e.g., identify supporting or refuting information
and bias)
Explain how science and technology affect individuals,
society, and the environment
Science and technology resources:
SciTech Daily, a site dedicated to the role of science and technology in society, including links to: breaking news, publications, blogs, forums science Blogs, foums.
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RESOURCES:
How are truth, imagination, speculation, skepticism and truth related to science?
The Victoria Declaration
"A vision for scientific literacy", Council of Education Ministers, Canada
Text types relevant to science
