How scientific is that? A practical guide to discuss the power and limitations of science in secondary schools
Issue 367 | Page 34 | Published Dec 2017
Description
This article describes a workshop designed to help students to ascertain the relative difficulty and amenability to scientific investigation of various questions. Group discussions are used to illustrate that some questions do not have a right answer, which is not a normal expectation in science lessons.
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