Proponents of BST predict that the more efficient production will aid the family farm. If milk production increases, then government support prices will probably decrease. On the other hand, BST is being tested in Europe. The question arises as to how United States farmers can continue to be competitive if BST is used in Europe for greater efficiency in milk production and not in the United States. This part also serves as an introduction to NEWscience.
Students explore the concept of risk and how it applies to their lives.
Students are asked to analyze what risk is involved in their daily lives. From this experience the discussion leads to what risk assessment is and how people can and do decide how much risk they can tolerate. The teacher's modeling of open discussion and accepting of opinions is critical when the lesson calls for student's opinions. The classroom climate has to be set by the teacher so that students fell confident to give an opinion. This lesson will bring out a wide range of opinions.