Young people face a future filled with important issues that should be informed by science—such as climate change, genetic manipulation, and the management of pandemics. To meet these challenges, students need an understanding of scientific concepts and the ability to analyze the many claims they encounter through popular media. They must be able to make decisions based on evidence, ethical considerations, and reasoned judgment. When students learn how to more clearly think about and articulate their positions on socioscientific issues, they are better prepared to make decisions about scientific developments that affect their own lives and their broader communities.
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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 10/1/2009Stock # tst09_076_07_8Volume 076Issue 07