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This teacher's guide was designed to be used with senior high school level classes as a supplement to existing programs in the areas of science and social studies. Each of the 12 chapters included in the guide may be used independently or may be combined into a separate course on the relationships between science, technology, and society. The separate chapters deal with: (1) technology; (2) decision making in a high-tech world; (3) genetic engineering; (4) artificial intelligence; (5) nuclear energy; (6) acid precipitation; (7) hazardous wastes in the environment; (8) food and agriculture; (9) organ transplantation; (10) transportation; (11) robotics; and (12) technology and decision making. The teacher's guide includes lesson plans, teaching tips, and student handouts and worksheets. (TW)

This student guide was designed to be used with senior high school level classes as a supplement to existing programs in the areas of science and social studies. Each of the 12 chapters included in the guide may be used independently or may be combined into a separate course on the relationships between science, technology, and society. The separate chapters deal with: (1) technology; (2) decision making in a high-tech world; (3) genetic engineering; (4) artificial intelligence; (5) nuclear energy; (6) acid precipitation; (7) hazardous wastes in the environment; (8) food and agriculture; (9) organ transplantation; (10) transportation; (11) robotics; and (12) technology and decision-making. Each chapter of the student guide contains independent reading assignments, discussion questions, activities, and simulations. (TW)