Using Media to Explore Social and Ethical Issues in Nanoscience and Nanotechnologies

By Deborah Bassett; NNCI Nano1

1. National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA

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This lesson introduces students to social and ethical issues related to  nanotechnology. The lesson demonstrates possible social issues through case studies using popular films, books, and news stories. The lesson is intended to stimulate discussion about social and ethical issues related to nanotechnology as well as, in a broader context, the interaction of science and technology with society.

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  • Deborah Bassett, NNCI Nano (2020), "Using Media to Explore Social and Ethical Issues in Nanoscience and Nanotechnologies," https://nanohub.org/resources/32306.

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  1. ethics
  2. general science
  3. high school
  4. K-12
  5. NNCI Educational Materials
  6. social issues
  7. societal and ethical implications of nanotechnology