Skeptics Guide to the Universe 1/12
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6 questions
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Skeptical Quote of the Week
‘Science and secrecy do not sit comfortably together. In technologically advanced democracies, it is almost an article of faith that openness is essential both for the advancement of science and for its beneficial interaction with society.’ Sheila Jassanoff, Professor of Science and Technology Studies at the Harvard Kennedy School
Of the different terms in the story, were there any terms you did not understand.
Skeptical Quote of the Week
‘Science and secrecy do not sit comfortably together. In technologically advanced democracies, it is almost an article of faith that openness is essential both for the advancement of science and for its beneficial interaction with society.’ Sheila Jassanoff, Professor of Science and Technology Studies at the Harvard Kennedy School
Of the different terms in the story, were there any terms you did not understand.
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Using your prior knowledge, which story do you think is fiction?
Using your prior knowledge, which story do you think is fiction?
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What evidence or prior knowledge do you have which lead you to choosing this one as fiction?
What evidence or prior knowledge do you have which lead you to choosing this one as fiction?
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After listening to your classmates and scientific experts which story do you think is fiction?
After listening to your classmates and scientific experts which story do you think is fiction?
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Explain one of two situations: if you changed your answer what influenced you to change it or if you kept your original answer why did you not change your answer.
Explain one of two situations: if you changed your answer what influenced you to change it or if you kept your original answer why did you not change your answer.
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How do you think these stories could impact your everyday life?
How do you think these stories could impact your everyday life?