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ERIC Number: EJ525312
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
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ISSN: ISSN-0037-7724
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The Beginning of Life. A Topic Worthy of Discussion.
O'Brien, Joseph
Social Education, v60 n1 p32-37 Jan 1996
Delineates four compelling reasons for placing bioethical issues, including abortion, in a curricular context. These include linking ethics and civics, preparing informed decision makers, public debate, and studying the future today. Includes activities and questions designed to provide students with a conceptual focus. (MJP)
Descriptors: Abortions, Bioethics, Biology, Citizenship Education, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Current Events, Democratic Values, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Educational Objectives, Ethics, Learning Activities, Moral Values, Political Issues, Pregnancy, Public Affairs Education, Role of Education, Role Playing, Secondary Education, Social Problems, Social Studies, Student Participation
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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