Course Description
Science, technology, and society (STS) related goals and activities in the K through 12 curriculum. Emphasis is placed on STS issues in the state of Georgia.
Athena Title
Science, Technology, Society
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in ESCI 6200
Non-Traditional Format
This course will be taught 95% or more online. The specific focus within the general topic/title (Science, Technology, and Society) alternates across two years. In odd-numbered years it focuses on STEM Integration (the incorporation of educational objectives related to technology, engineering, and mathematics) in science classrooms, and in even-numbered years the focus of the course is on incorporating consideration of socioscientific issues (the interaction of science with economics, politics, ethics, etc.) in science classrooms.
Semester Course Offered
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Course Goals: (1) To understand and appreciate the complexity of issues within the context and triad of science, technology, and society (STS) with an emphasis on the state of Georgia. (2) To participate and develop units and lessons and assessments in activities that focus on STS (including on site visits and fieldtrips). (3) To develop budget proposals for funding school projects with a focus on STS. Course Outcomes: (1) Contextual learning technology field experience in a local business and investigate the relationship of STS in that area. (2) Unit Plan and Assessment. (3) Develop a unit of lessons that can be integrated into classroom use. (4) Presentation of project and experiences to peers.
Topical Outline
Renewable and non-renewable resources Science, systems, matter, and energy Contextual learning technology field experience Natural resources and their uses Science research using technology Population growth and distribution Genetic engineering and cloning Global warming and environmental pollution Technologies in "3rd world" countries
Syllabus