The Union of Concerned Scientists has a great curriculum guide for teaching about students about the importance of independent science unencumbered by politics. You can find the guide at http://www.ucsusa.org/scientific_integrity/restoring/curriculum-guide-introduction.html
>From the intro to the curriculum guide: This curriculum guide is intended to be a versatile platform upon which teachers in a variety of disciplines can build an informative and interactive classroom experience. Instructors are encouraged to modify and supplement this guide, tailoring the lessons to their own teaching styles and students. The information in the guide represents only a small sampling of the material available on this vital issue. II. Overview of the Curriculum Guide The guide provides lecture slides along with worksheets, suggested homework and essay assignments, and group activities. Other resources include links to more information, newspaper articles, and scholarly papers, providing both instructor and student with a good starting point for further study. These materials are intended for an undergraduate-level course, but selections can be easily scaled up or down in difficulty. The lecture slides are written so teachers need little prior knowledge of the subject matter in order to conduct an engaging class. The worksheets and homework assignments are intended to spark classroom discussion and critical thinking about the issues threatening scientific integrity. I plan to use this in my research methods course this fall. Hope you find it useful. Lisa Lisa D. Hager, Ph.D. Department of Psychology Spring Hill College 4000 Dauphin St. Mobile, AL 36608 251 380 3055 [EMAIL PROTECTED] _________________________________________________________________ The other season of giving begins 6/24/08. Check out the i’m Talkathon. http://www.imtalkathon.com?source=TXT_EML_WLH_SeasonOfGiving --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
