Lesson Worksheet: Communicating Science Chemistry
In this worksheet, we will practice communicating scientific work, identifying biased presentations, and understanding the different issues scientific developments can raise.
Q1:
Which of the following is not a concern when considering science coverage in the media?
- AThe scientific information in the media may be easier to read than scientific journals.
- BThe scientific information in the media could be easily misinterpreted.
- CThe scientific information in the media may be knowingly or unknowingly biased.
- DThe scientific information in the media may contain scientific inaccuracies.
- EThe scientific information in the media may be oversimplified.
Q2:
Some scientists believe that nanotechnology has the potential to revolutionize science and healthcare. However, other scientists believe that nanotechnology could be dangerous, or even catastrophic, for the human race. What type of issue is raised by these two differing beliefs?
- AEthical
- BPersonal
- CEconomic
- DSocial
- EEnvironmental
Q3:
Before a scientific paper is published, it is checked by experts in that particular field and comments and suggested improvements are made. What is the name of this process?
- AOpen consultation
- BConstructive feedback
- CPeer review
- DTheory testing
- EExpert evaluation
Q4:
A scientific discovery leads to a proposal to build a new kind of solar thermal power plant on the edge of a nature reserve. Building the new plant is extremely expensive; the plant would be an eyesore for local residents and its construction will affect the habitat of a rare species of toad. However, the plant would create jobs in the local area, and provide cheaper, clean energy in the long run.
Which of the following consequences of constructing the new power plant is an example of an economic issue raised by science?
- AThe creation of jobs in the local area.
- BThe local residents believing in clean energy but seeing the plant as a blot on the landscape
- CThe extremely high cost of the new plant
- DThe damage to the habitat of the rare species of toad
Which of the following consequences of constructing the new power plant is an example of a social issue raised by science?
- AThe extremely high cost of the new plant
- BThe damage to the habitat of the rare species of toad
- CThe local residents believing in clean energy but seeing the plant as a blot on the landscape
- DThe creation of jobs in the local area
Which of the following consequences of constructing the new power plant is an example of an environmental issue raised by science?
- AThe extremely high cost of the new plant
- BThe damage to the habitat of the rare species of toad
- CThe local residents believing in clean energy but seeing the plant as a blot on the landscape
- DThe creation of jobs in the local area
Which of the following consequences of constructing the new power plant is an example of a personal issue raised by science?
- AThe extremely high cost of the new plant
- BThe damage to the habitat of the rare species of toad
- CThe local residents believing in clean energy but seeing the plant as a blot on the landscape
- DThe creation of jobs in the local area
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