Science, Society, and You: Casting a Vote that Makes Sense

Science, Society, and You: Casting a Vote that Makes Sense
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In this activity, students are asked to explore the importance of thinking scientifically when voting on an important issue. Students are asked to investigate the role of science in society by researching a landfill expansion proposal and casting votes on whether they believe the proposal should pass.

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