[HSGC]student scientists
The foremost goal for science education today is to help students develop the knowledge and skills to deal with 21st century, real world issues.
In the 2nd Unit of the Science Through Second Life curriculum, students will be scientists, work collaboratively, investigate, test, do research, and offer solutions for the given problems in a virtual town in Second Life. They are learning how scientists work collaboratively, how they decide if the information is reliable or not by looking at the several digital resources as well as by discussion led by the teacher. The activities the students' do have the potential of increasing their inquiry skills while engaging them in a fictional story line and give them the opportunity to create their own narratives while learning from their friends and from the provided materials. By doing so, students will increase their critical thinking skills and start looking at the real life scientific problems with a scientist's eye.
