Science Challenges

(Semester--Teacher Approval)

Science Challenges--Focus: The Science Education for Public Understanding Program is a divese educational program highlighting science and technology. Students will collect and process scientific evidence about real issues of interest to them and their community. They will also learn how to use this evidence to help them and their community. They will also learn how to use this evidence to help them make decisions about these issues.

A. Use scientific principles and process appropriately in making personal decisions.
B. Experience the richness and excitement of knowing about and understanding the natural world.
C. Engage intelligently in public discourse and debate about matters of scientific and technological concern.