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Direct linkDolan, Thomas J.; Nichols, Bryan H.; Zeidler, Dana L. – Journal of Elementary Science Education, 2009
In this article, we provide three examples of the use of socioscientific issues (SSI) in a 5th-grade classroom. Taken from Earth science (beach sand replacement), life science (the Canadian seal hunt), and physical science (speed limits), the examples show how teachers can embed scientific content in controversial social issues that engage younger…
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Classroom Techniques, Educational Practices
