Clones,
Cats, and Chemicals: Thinking Scientifically about Controversial IssuesIn addition to these fine selections, NSTA offers many other books; to learn more, visit http://store.nsta.org.
Clones,
Cats, and Chemicals: Thinking Scientifically about Controversial Issues
Grades 5–12
Does human cloning present a threat or an opportunity? Do common cats constitute a major threat to wildlife? Will the development of new chemical and biological weapons deter war or lead to it? If you want students to think—really think—about the science behind some of today’s toughest controversies, this book will give you the facts and the framework to provoke fascinating debates.
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Decisions
Based on Science
Grades 9–12
Make up your mind--thoughtfully. Guide students to use scientific ways of thinking to make everyday decisions. As students master the skills of decision-making, they will be able to define problems, identify viable options, research risks and benefits, reach decisions based on rational methods, and present the decision coherently and logically.
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