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Kathryn McCaffrey and Kate Ward
Storytelling with Socio-Scientific Issues
Grade Level:
11
Subject:
Biology
Topic:
Plants: Anatomy, Growth, Function
Objective:
The objective of this lesson is to have the students understand controversial science issues relating to plants and connect to everyday life through the creation of a fictional story.
Other Information:
Strand F: Plants: Anatomy, Growth, and Function
Overall Expectation
F1: evaluate the importance of sustainable use of plants to Canadian society and other cultures
Specific Expectation
F1.1: evaluate, on the basis of research, the importance of plants to the growth and development of Canadian society (e.g., as a source of food, pharmaceuticals, Aboriginal medicines, building materials, flood and erosion control; as a resource for recreation and ecotourism)
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Reflection:
The rationale of this lesson is for students to become more aware of socio-scientific issues and how they have an effect within our society. Throughout this lesson, we will be using storytelling as tool in order to connect the curriculum to everyday life. As mentioned in the reading, Social dimensions of scientific knowledge: ‘the $5 bottle of hope’, “stories provide context and structure to promote a more successful science experience in secondary schools” (Reis and Harrison, 2011). The goal of the lesson is to have students demonstrate their knowledge and understanding on the issue and how both sides of the issue can affect different people.
Prep:
20 minutes before class to find examples of news articles of plant centered issues. 5 minutes to create class groups for debate.
Materials:
-News article for small group activity
-Student laptop/computer room
-Whiteboard/chalkboard
-News article links for partner activity
