Using Media in the Classroom: Learning and Teaching about the 2011 Japanese Earth-Quake, Tsunami and Nuclear Events from a Socio-Scientific and Science Literacy Perspective

This article discusses using students' analysis of media coverage of the March 2011 Japanese earthquake, tsunami and nuclear events to develop their knowledge and understanding of geological concepts and related socio-scientific issues. It draws on news reported at that time, identifies themes...

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Published in:Teaching science (Deakin West, A.C.T.) A.C.T.), 2012-09, Vol.58 (3), p.46
Main Authors: Van Rooy, Wilhelmina, Moore, Leah
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Criticism
Energy
Foreign Countries
Geology
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Grade 9
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Mass Media
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Risk
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Scientific Concepts
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Social Problems
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Foreign Countries
Geology
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Grade 9
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Mass Media
Natural Disasters
News Reporting
Risk
Science Curriculum
Science Instruction
Scientific Concepts
Scientific Literacy
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