Science as a Human Endeavor · Science Inquiry

The Ethics of Science

Discussing the responsibility of scientists and the impact of their work on society.

Key Questions

  1. 1Should there be limits on what scientists are allowed to investigate?
  2. 2How do we ensure that new technologies are used fairly for everyone?
  3. 3What would happen if scientific data was kept secret instead of shared?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9S6H01AC9S6H02
Year: Year 6
Subject: Science
Unit: Science as a Human Endeavor
Period: Science Inquiry

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