Fewer variables are important if you are struck by a meteorite. These are some of the concepts which will be considered by students in this unit. They will explore the meaning and determination of probability. They will analyze their lifestyles to determine the risks which they are assuming in both voluntary and involuntary activities. Science writing and reading activities, as discussed in this Guide, should be incorporated into each lesson.
Writing helps students assimilate what they have seen, heard, and read.
It gives them a chance to reconcile their ideas with what they have encountered in the activities, reading and discussions of science class. The phrase 'writing to learn' indicates the purpose for including many opportunities for students to write during and about science classes. Vary the modes and formats assigned. Give them an opportunity to read from a wide variety of sources so that they can be exposed to many ideas and different ways of expressing ideas, and as a model for their own writing. The best model for an assignment to write a newspaper editorial on a topic is an actual newspaper editorial on a similar topic.