For my new Chemistry and Biology students (9-12)

Post date: Aug 31, 2012 2:05:01 PM

A short assignment for all my classes.

Today I gave you information on the potentially fatal chemical DHMO. I want you to respond to a few questions and post your response in our Edmodo group as a comment. If your forgot the Edmodo group code, you can find it on this website. Your answers can be short. In fact, a single sentence for each would be fine.

The questions are:

1. Why do you think we explored the dangers of D.H.M.O in our introduction to class today?

2. Share your thoughts and concerns. What should we do next? – (ie. look for more info, write our Congressman, make a PSA)

3. How can we know if what we are being told is true? What could I do to try to corroborate the information presented today?

4. What makes you skeptical? Notice how the writer associates DHMO with negative “buzz words” like acid rain, greenhouse effect, industrial dumping, and animal research.

5. Why is it important to analyze information (be it advertising and propaganda claims or scientific topics) objectively rather than emotionally?

For those of you ready to dive into the tough concepts, have no fear. We will dive right in when we get back from our fall Journey.

I am really excited about this year. We will face some big challenges together, but will grow stronger and smarter in the process.

Thanks,

Aaron