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Author Slesnick, Irwin L.

Title Clones, cats, and chemicals : thinking scientifically about controversial issues / by Irwin L. Slesnick.

Publication Info. Arlington, Va. : National Science Teachers Association, 2004.

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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Internet  WORLD WIDE WEB E-BOOK EBSCO    Downloadable
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Description 1 online resource (viii, 72 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Here come the clones -- Cats and their impact on wildlife populations -- Stem cell transplants -- Chemical and biological weapons of mass destruction -- Robotic versus manned space travel -- Genetic screening -- Violence in the media -- Managed retreat -- Should modern man hunt? -- Do mathematically literate people play the numbers (lottery)?
Note GMD: electronic resource.
Description based on print version record.
Summary Clones, Cats, and Chemicals examines 10 dilemmas from the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, Earth science, technology, and mathematics and helps you challenge students to confront scientific and social problems that offer few black-and-white solutions. Each question is presented in two parts: concise scientific background for teachers, and reproducible materials to guide students in debating and decision making.
Subject Medical genetics.
Science -- Public opinion.
Cats.
Games of chance (Mathematics)
Hunting.
Manned space flight.
Violence in mass media.
Electronic books.
SCIENCE -- Philosophy & Social Aspects.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Social Aspects.
Cats. (OCoLC)fst00849374
Games of chance (Mathematics) (OCoLC)fst00937578
Hunting. (OCoLC)fst00964162
Manned space flight. (OCoLC)fst01007789
Mass media. (OCoLC)fst01011219
Medical genetics. (OCoLC)fst01014133
Science -- Public opinion. (OCoLC)fst01108351
Violence. (OCoLC)fst01167224
Other Form: Print version: Slesnick, Irwin L. Clones, cats, and chemicals. Arlington, Va. : National Science Teachers Association, 2004 (DLC) 2004013337
ISBN 9781933531793 (electronic bk.)
1933531797 (electronic bk.)
9780873552370
0873552377
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