Science And Technology In Society

1. Explain the interrelationships between science, technology, and society.
2. Apply STS principles to analyze real-world issues and problems.
3. Evaluate the ethical implications of scientific and technological advancements.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of biotechnology and genetic engineering.
5. Describe the principles of information technology and the Internet.
6. Assess the impact of human activities on the environment.
7. Identify alternative energy sources and their potential benefits.

13 weeks, about 40 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Nature of STS

   • Unit 1: Nature of STS · 2 hours

     Read Unit 1: Understand the definitions of science, technology, and society.. Identify the key features of STS programs.. Reflect on how STS integrates these three areas..

2. Week 2Module 1: Nature of STS

   • Unit 2: Teaching of Science, Technology and Society · 2 hours

     Define science, technology, and society.. Differentiate between the nature of science, technology, and society.. Identify the relevance of science in the community and individual lives..

3. Week 3Module 2: Science and Technology Education

   • Unit 3: A Justification for the Integration of STS in the Pre-college Science Classroom · 2 hours

     Explain the four goals that science and technology education should address.. List the attributes of a scientifically literate person.. Discuss the rationale for integrating science, technology, and mathematics in the pre-college classroom..

   • Unit 4: Nigerian National Development Goals for STS · 2 hours

     Evaluate the goals of STS in Nigeria over time.. Criticize the goals of STS in each of the plans.. Assess the extent of implementation of these plans..

4. Week 4Module 2: Science and Technology Education

   • Unit 5: Changing Science Education: STS in the Classroom (50) · 2 hours

     Identify the new approaches to teaching science.. Discuss some vital issues central to the teaching and learning of STS.. Contribute to the diverse opinions teachers hold about the teaching and learning of STS..

   • Unit 6: Interaction of Science, Technology and Society (60) · 2 hours

     Relate science, technology, and society.. Discuss how concepts can be taught in an STS pattern.. Analyze the interaction of science, technology, and society..

5. Week 5Module 2: Science and Technology Education

   • Unit 7: Science and Technology Education and the Quality of Life (65) · 2 hours

     Discuss the role of science in preparing citizens.. Identify the science attitudes a teacher needs to develop to function effectively.. Analyze the role of science and technology in contemporary society..

6. Week 6Module 3: Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering

   • Unit 8: Biotechnology Education · 2 hours

     Define biotechnology.. Discuss the applications of biotechnology.. Mention biotechnological processes..

7. Week 7Module 3: Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering

   • Unit 9: The Road to Recombinant DNA Technology · 2 hours

     Narrate the trends in the development of recombinant DNA technology.. Define the term cloning.. Describe the process of cloning..

   • Unit 10: Genetic Engineering · 2 hours

     Explain the term genetic engineering.. Discuss how genetic engineering works.. Discuss the merits of transgenic..

8. Week 8Module 4: Science of the Millennium and Information Technology

   • Unit 11: Science of the Millennium · 2 hours

     Define bioethics.. Discuss the medical ethics in abortion, blood transfusion, health care, heart transplanting etc.. Discuss the rationale for integrating science, technology and mathematics in the precollege classroom..

9. Week 9Module 4: Science of the Millennium and Information Technology

   • Unit 12: Information Technology · 2 hours

     Explain the meaning of information technology.. Trace the history of Internet and how it works.. Discuss the trends around the world..

   • Unit 13: Bolts and Nuts of the Internet · 2 hours

     Discuss in detail the history of the Internet.. Identify the various forms of Internet and how they work.. Explain the meaning of information technology..

10. Week 10Module 4: Science of the Millennium and Information Technology

    • Unit 14: E-mail Services and other Areas of Modern Technology · 2 hours

      Explain what E-mail is and how it works.. Discuss the merit of E-mail in our society.. Identify other forms of modern technology such as the intelligent automobile, police information system etc..

11. Week 11Module 5: Environmental Issues and Energy Sources

    • Unit 15: Science of the Millennium – Health Care · 2 hours

      Discuss the effects of human activities on our health.. Explain the need for better health care services.. Identify areas of serious attention in health care..

    • Unit 16: HIV<AIDS Virus · 2 hours

      Discuss the transmission of AIDS.. Discuss the process of HIV infection.. Discuss the prevention and treatment of HIV-AIDS..

12. Week 12Module 5: Environmental Issues and Energy Sources

    • Unit 17: Space Exploration · 2 hours

      Explain the technical application of the terms exploration, application and research in space exploration.. Discuss the impact of research on space exploration.. Analyze space exploration in the world today..

    • Unit 18: Environmental Unit (EE) · 2 hours

      Discuss the importance of environmental education.. Relate sustainability to development in general.. Explain how environmental education can be used to promote good ecological behaviour..

13. Week 13Module 5: Environmental Issues and Energy Sources

    • Unit 19: Environmental Education: Education for an Ecological Behaviour · 2 hours

      Demonstrate an understanding of environmental issues.. List what should constitute an ecological education content.. Describe the situation of the world environment, and your local environment..

    • Unit 20: Enhancing Environmental Protection in Nigeria through Environmental Education · 2 hours

      Explain how oil exploration activities are degrading the Nigerian environment.. Discuss meaningful ways in which occupants of an environment can help in protecting their environment.. Explain the role of environmental monitoring action groups in protecting the environment..