Socioscientific issues in the chemistry classroom

Authors

  • Rosa Montserrat IES Joanot Martorell (València)
  • José Cantó Universitat de València
  • Jordi Solbes Universitat de València

  • DOI: 10.2436/20.2003.02.237

Keywords:

socioscientific issues, critical thinking, chemical teaching

Abstract

Socioscientific issues are scientific problems with strong social repercussions, which develop critical thinking skills: consult information sources, distinguish between reliable and unreliable sources, acquire alternative positions, scramble arguments, favor decisions, etc. Here, we will present a theoretical introduction and show examples developed for chemistry teaching: biochemical structures (Dorothy Crowfoot), radioactive isotopes (Irene Joliot), CFC and ozone cycle (Mario Molina) and the structure of matter (Linus Pauling).

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Published

2023-10-18

Issue

No. 31 (2022)

Section

Història i naturalesa de la química

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