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Is Science Truth? - When Does Science Get It Wrong?
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SecondaryYear 10ScienceHuman EndeavourHumanities and Social SciencesAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and CulturesSocialIndigenous Education
Summary
This lesson allows students to explore the relationship between Science and truth by analysing scientific misconceptions and theories that have been altered and updated as our understanding deepens and our technology improves. Students will examine past scientific theories and reflect on how these theories have been expanded as more information becomes available.
Learning intentions
Students will:
investigate the role of science and the scientific community in the justification of policies affecting First Nations Australians during the 19th and early 20th century
explore how the values and beliefs of a society may influence the direction of scientific research and how, in turn, scientific concepts may have an impact on the governance of that society.
Success criteria
Students can:
give examples of past scientific theories and outline how theories are expanded and built upon as more information becomes available
critique the relationship between science and truth.
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