Protection of the Water: Who Is Accountable?

Describes a teaching activity consisting of a problem-solving story about a company in a small town that is burying hazardous material which may create future problems for the community. The activity challenges students to address ethical issues relative to responsibility and accountability for prot...

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Published in:The American biology teacher 1993-11, Vol.55 (8), p.478-479
Main Authors: Dunn, Patricia C., Mary A. Glascoff
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biology
College Science
Decision Making
Environmental aspects
Environmental Education
Ethical aspects
Hazardous Materials
High school students
High Schools
Higher Education
How-To-Do-It
Human ecology
Industrial waste
Learning Activities
Literary characters
Potable water
Problem Solving
Science Activities
Science Instruction
Scientific Concepts
Teaching Methods
Waste Disposal
Water Pollution
Water Resources
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Summary:Describes a teaching activity consisting of a problem-solving story about a company in a small town that is burying hazardous material which may create future problems for the community. The activity challenges students to address ethical issues relative to responsibility and accountability for protection of the water supply. (PR)
ISSN:0002-7685
1938-4211
DOI:10.2307/4449719