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- 1. Putting biology education in perspective Understanding the significance of its application in the world today
- 2. Biology: the science behind life…
- 3. Biology: the science behind life…
- 5. Biological Literacy “allows people to tackle issues which intersect with biology and their lives” Beneficial to individuals Beneficial to society
- 6. Common Myths Only overweight and/or unfit people have heart attacks A sun tan is healthy for you Genetically modified food is ‘bad’ for you Recycling is a waste of time
- 7. Obesity cloning Global warming Sustainability Some important issues in the 21st century
- 8. Health Literacy Healthy eating Exercise Sedentary behaviour Dangers of alcohol abuse/smoking
- 9. Current issue in the media
- 10. Environmental Literacy Waste and Pollution Conservation Recycling and renewable energy
- 11. Benefits to Society Environmentally friendly society Healthier society Increased understanding of biological issues within a community
- 12. Useful thinking for life Scientific thinking can enhance non-scientific thinking processes Problem solving Reasoning Analogies Deducing facts
- 13. Life is special…
Editor's Notes
- In our scientifically advancing world we are increasingly faced with important decisions which require a certain degree of biological knowledge to understand and take action accordingly. Some examples include: the ‘obesity epidemic’, global warming and sustainability or issues regarding genetic modification and cloning. In the following slides I will highlight two types of biological literacy and give examples of how a basic pool of biological knowledge can benefit the individual and society.
- One of the greatest health issues we are faced with presently and increasingly in the future is the “obesity epidemic”. Obesity has been identified as a strong risk factor for two of the deadliest diseases: cancer and cardiovascular disease. An awareness of the harmful effects of obesity on our health and how to best avoid it will benefit not only the individual but also society as a whole, by reducing the economic cost of hospitalisation for obesity related diseases.ReferencesBetts, M (2011) ‘Keeping kids on right track a job for parents’, The Herald Sun, 18th July, p. 6Betts, M (2011) ‘Obese children crisis’, The Herald Sun, 18th July, p. 1Betts, M (2011) ‘Gen Fat’, The Herald Sun, 18th July, p. 6
- As you can see the knowledge acquired from a biology education can be very useful, as are the thinking processes which will be developed throughout learning. The ways of thinking developed in solving scientific problems and learning about how evidence is derived into facts shares many similarities with thought processes utilised across all disciplines throughout life such as problem solving, rational reasoning, practice in the use of analogies and when deducing facts from knowledge available.ReferenceDunbar, K and Fugelsang, J (2004) Scientific Thinking and Reasoning. The Cambridge Handbook of Thinking and Reasoning. Chapter 29, p. 705-726
- One final reason of mine to undertake study biology is to gain an appreciation of life. Biology has the ability to highlight to us just how remarkable life is, allowing us to develop an appreciation for the countless life forms around us and how we have become who we are. It shows us how deeply intricate and special life is which is sure to stimulate our natural curiosity and remind us of how lucky we are to have found our special place on earth.