AS 91920 · 5 credits · Internal
Science local issue
Demonstrate understanding of a science-informed response to a local issue
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This standard asks you to pick a local issue that people disagree about, explain what science says about it, and show that you understand how this science perspective fits with other people's viewpoints. You need to show that you're being responsible and caring (tiakitanga) in how you approach the issue and the science-based response to it.
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What you actually do
- ·Describe the science idea that relates to your chosen local issue and explain what science perspective it creates
- ·Identify and outline another perspective on the issue that differs from or complements the science one
- ·Identify what a science-informed response to the issue would actually be or look like
- ·Show understanding of tiakitanga—demonstrate that you're taking responsibility and care in how you're thinking about the science and the issue
- ·Explain how both the science perspective and the other perspective matter in finding a response to the issue
AAchieved
You describe the relevant science idea, outline another perspective on the issue, and name a science-informed response, plus show you understand being responsible in your science practice.
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