EXPLORING DRUG ABUSE THROUGH THE SCIENCE OF EPIDEMIOLOGY


Alignment with Attributes of Science and Technology

In addition, by viewing the value of epidemiological findings as a basis for developing prevention strategies, the lessons will address the NSES fundamental abilities in the content area of Science and Technology, (". to make modifications in the world to meet human needs."). As shown in the matrix below, the lessons will address the NSES fundamental abilities in the content area of Science and Technology.

1.

Who uses drugs?  When do they use drugs?  Where do they use drugs?

2.

What could explain why some people use drugs and others do not?

3.

Is there an association between the hypothesized cause and drug use?

4.

Is the association between the hypothesized cause and drug use causal?

5.

What should be done when a preventable cause of drug use is identified?

6.

Did the drug use prevention strategy work?

Matrix of Six Essential Questions and Fundamental Abilities in Science and Technology
   

Essential Questions
 

Fundamental Abilities in
Science and Technology

1

2

3

4

5

6

1

Identify appropriate problems for technological design.

 

 

 

 

X

 
2

Design a solution or a product.

 

 

 

 

X

 
3

Implement a proposed design.

 

 

 

 

X

 
4

Evaluate completed technological designs and products.

 

 

 

 

 

X
5

Communicate the process of technological design.

 

 

 

 

X

X

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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