1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910787787103321

Autore

Sampson Victor <1974->

Titolo

Scientific argumentation in biology : 30 classroom activities / / Victor Sampson, Sharon Schleigh

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Arlington, Virginia : , : NSTA Press, National Science Teachers Association, , [2013]

�2013

ISBN

1-936959-56-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xli, 382 pages) : illustrations, map

Collana

Gale eBooks

Disciplina

570.71/2

Soggetti

Qualitative reasoning

Biology

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction -- [Section 1] Generate an argument -- Activity 1. Classifying birds in the United States: species concept -- Activity 2. Color variation in Venezuelan guppies: mechanisms of evolution -- Activity 3. Desert snakes: mechanics of evolution -- Activity 4. Fruit fly traits: genetics -- Activity 5. DNA family relationship analysis: genetics -- Activity 6. Evolutionary relationships in mammals: genetics and evolution -- Activity 7. Decline in saltwater fish populations: ecology and human impact on the environment -- Activity 8. History of life on Earth: trends in evolution -- Activity 9. Surviving winter in the dust bowl: food chains and trophic levels -- Activity 10. Characteristics of viruses: characteristics of life -- [Section 2] Evaluate alternatives -- Activity 11. Spontaneous generation: cell theory -- Activity 12. Plant biomass: photosynthesis -- Activity 13. Movement of molecules in or out of cells: osmosis and diffusion -- Activity 14. Liver and hydrogen peroxide: chemical reactions and catalysts -- Activity 15. Cell size and diffusion: diffusion -- Activity 16. Environmental influence of genotypes and phenotypes: genetics -- Activity 17. Hominid evolution: macroevolution -- Activity 18. Plants and energy: respiration and photosynthesis -- Activity 19. Healthy diet and weight: human health -- Activity 20. Termite trails: animal behavior -- [Section 3] Refutational writing -- Activity 21. Misconception about theories and



laws: nature of science -- Activity 22. Misconception about the nature of scientific knowledge: nature of science -- Activity 23. Misconception about the work of scientists: nature of science -- Activity 24. Misconception about the methods of scientific investigations: nature of science -- Activity 25. Misconception about life on Earth: evolution -- Activity 26. Misconception about bacteria: microbiology -- Activity 27. Misconception about interactions that take place between organisms: ecology -- Activity 28. Misconception about plant reproduction: botaNew York -- Activity 29. Misconception about inheritance traits: genetics -- Activity 30. Misconception about insects: ecology -- Assessment and student samples.

Sommario/riassunto

This resource will help teachers improve high school students' understanding of argumentation and evidence-based reasoning. It combines theory, practice, and biology content.

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Record Nr.

UNINA9910720098903321

Titolo

The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence for the Sustainable Development Goals / / edited by Francesca Mazzi, Luciano Floridi

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2023

ISBN

9783031211478

9783031211461

Edizione

[1st ed. 2023.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (484 pages)

Collana

Philosophical Studies Series, , 2542-8349 ; ; 152

Disciplina

303.4834

Soggetti

Technology - Philosophy

Artificial intelligence

Social policy

Computers and civilization

Social service

Social sciences - Data processing

Philosophy of Technology

Artificial Intelligence

Social Policy

Computers and Society

Social Work

Computer Application in Social and Behavioral Sciences



Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Preface -- General Part -- Chapter 1. Setting the scene: Artificial Intelligence for the Sustainable Development Goals -- Chapter 2. The Golden rules for ethical AI -- Chapter 3. AIxSDGs projects -- Chapter 4. Business model desirable to incentivise AIxSDGs projects -- Chapter 5. AI helping decision-making processes to achieve the SDGs -- Chapter 6. AI and circular economy for SDGs -- Chapter 7. Analysis of SDGs that mostly benefitted from an AI approach -- Chapter 8. AI for sustainable industrial growth -- Chapter 9. Case studies on AI for clear water and sanitation -- Chapter 10. The potential of AI for education.

Sommario/riassunto

This volume provides an extensive overview of the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence for the Sustainable Development Goals. The authors are experts contributing with perspectives from different fields. The comprehensive collection of chapters illustrates the pressing governance problems related to using AI for the SDGs, and case studies describing how AI is advancing and can advance the achievement of the Goals. Students, scholars, and practitioners working on AI for SDGs, the ethical governance of AI, sustainability, and the fourth revolution can find this book a helpful reference.