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Grade Range: 8 - 11
View thousands of old style photos on a range of science and ethical topics. Use this site to bring together images as well as viewpoints to create new insights into Science and culture. Click on Read to obtain background on various science issues arranged by subject. Click on the Debate tab to look at questions and discussions related to science topics and issues. Find old style photos in the See tab. Create a login to save searches and photos for future use. <b>Be certain to preview whatever you plan to share with your students. At this time of this review, there were some topics that would not be appropriate for some classrooms</b>.
In the Classroom
Find great information, photos, and possible questions for use in the classroom to stimulate thinking and make connections between content and the use of science in everyday life. For example, the debate "Can we sustain our lifestyles and our planet?" uses content from food chains to technology to natural resources. Additionally the discussion of what every organism needs to survive can bring to light discussions of characteristics of living things and our responsibility to the planet.
At Home
This site is a must if your student wants to explore new insights into Science and culture. The Read section offers great information as a resource for assignments. Use the Debate tab to engage your student and family in thought-provoking conversation.
Tags
natural resources, medicine, debate, industrialization,
Subjects
Astronomy & Space, Biology/Life Science, Chemistry, Engineering/Technology, Physics, Science,