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Teaching and learning about controversial science issues

Abstract
The overarching Nature of Science (NoS) strand in our revised science curriculum presents teachers of science with a number of challenges. One of them is the ‘Participating and Contributing’ achievement aim with its focus on controversial science issues (CSI). This article reports on a new classroom model for exploring controversial science issues with students that was trialled in New Zealand science classrooms, writes Dr. Kathy Saunders, the University of Waikato.
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Journal Article
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Saunders, K. (2010). Teaching and learning about controversial science issues. New Zealand Science Teacher, 125, 30-33.
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2010
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New Zealand Association of Science Educators
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This article has been published in the journal: New Zealand Science Teacher. Used with permission.