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Direct linkLombardi, Doug; Sibley, Bret; Carroll, Kristoffer – Science Teacher, 2013
Scientifically literate citizens need to understand how scientists evaluate competing explanations. Likewise, students must learn to critically evaluate the quality of scientific knowledge and weigh alternative explanations. Regrettably, high school graduates often are not critically evaluative about scientific topics. To help remedy that, this…
Descriptors: Fundamental Concepts, Scientific Concepts, Scientific Literacy, Evaluative Thinking
Peer reviewedParakh, Jal S.; Slesnick, Irwin L. – Science Teacher, 1989
Discusses who has the right to determine the use of animals in scientific research which includes medical experimentation and the toxicity testing of compounds, ranging from pesticides to cosmetics. Provides a list of questions for consideration and discussion. (RT)
Descriptors: Animals, Biology, College Science, Critical Thinking
