Bioethics and the Nature of Science
In this unit, students will investigate the role of humans within the scientific process while building community in the classroom.
Part 1: Networking
- September 6: Teacher Introduction
- September 7: Networking
- September 8: Student Introductions
- September 11: House A – Camp Waskowitz Field Trip
- September 12: House A – Choice Lessons
- September 13: House A – In-School Field Trip
Part 1 Homework Assignments:
- Encountering Biology (instructions and worksheet)
- Network vocabulary practice
- About Me – student introduction writing
- Syllabus and Safety Contract signed by student and parent/guardian
Part 2: Bioethics and the Nature of Science
- September 14: Introduction to Bioethics
- September 15: Principles of Bioethics / textbook checkout
- September 18: Framework for Ethical Decisions
- September 19: Bioethical Case Study
- September 20-21: Limits of Science
- September 22: Guest Speakers
- September 25: Unit Wrap-up
Part 2 Homework Assignments: