Teaching About Science in the News

摘要

"To be a good science teacher, it's important to keep on top of the latest news and innovations in science," says Dean Goodwin, grades 9-12 biology and environmental science teacher at The Tatnall School in Wilmington, Delaware. "If any of this can be related to topics we have just covered, or are about to cover, or is just an amazing piece of science news, I share [it] with my classes...My aim is to ensure that students understand that science is not at all static, but we are continually learning and expanding our knowledge in science. ..It also helps to separate some of the misinformation about science that seems to abound in some areas of the media...The students question, and critically think, about what is presented."