An activity approach exists as another option for interjecting technology and society concerns into science classes. Materials for incorporating this strategy range from state-developed curricula to suggestions for topics to be used as theme organizers. These areas include the themes of energy, population, human engineering, environmental quality, utilization of natural resources, national defense and space, sociology of science, and effects of technological development. Comparable lists of topics have been offered as organizers for discussions, projects, and guided instruction. This option operates through an identification of a significant science-based societal issue and includes the learners' interests and concerns.
Programs exist that are either individual modules or a series of modules.
Representative programs of each type are reviewed below. Experiments, surveys, role-playing and group discussions are some of the processes used to address the one hundred concepts and facts contained in this module. Observational and anecdotal evidence from early classroom trials of the materials indicate high student interest and involvement. Adaptations of this approach could be employed in instruction about other site-related hazards. Units focusing on such environmental problems as hurricanes, tornadoes or floods were recommended.