Science, Technology and Society - An authentic exploration on IR thermometers application in schools

dc.creator	Isaac Pak Hoi TSE
dc.creator	Winston Kwok Kuen LEUNG
dc.creator	Shing Yi CHAN
dc.date	2004-08-01T00:00:00Z
dc.date.accessioned	2015-08-12T11:16:54Z
dc.date.available	2015-08-12T11:16:54Z
dc.identifier	1609-4913
dc.identifier	https://doaj.org/article/a210e396d2cb45c0a9950472e44abf68
dc.identifier.uri	http://evidence.thinkportal.org/handle/123456789/25943
dc.description	"Science, Technology and Society" was identified an essential strand in the new Science Education curriculum guide. Shortly after the SARS threat to Hong Kong technical dealers introduced Infrared non-contact thermometers as a solution for schools to measure body temperature for a large number of students in a short period of time before they enter the school building for another new daily routine. We found that the devices work erratically beyond our expectation and we worked scientifically and systematically to understand their operation. We then realized that this exploration could be converted into an open-ended learning opportunity for school students to appreciate the connections between scientific and rational deductions, use of technology, critical evaluation of technical products and the appropriate application of technological products to serve the needs of the society.
dc.language	English
dc.language	Chinese
dc.publisher	Hong Kong Institute of Education
dc.relation	http://www.ied.edu.hk/apfslt/v5_issue2/tseph/index.htm
dc.relation	https://doaj.org/toc/1609-4913
dc.source	Asia-Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching, Vol 5, Iss 2, p 5 (2004)
dc.subject	Education (General)
dc.subject	L7-991
dc.subject	Education
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dc.subject	DOAJ:Education
dc.subject	DOAJ:Social Sciences
dc.subject	Education (General)
dc.subject	L7-991
dc.subject	Education
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dc.subject	DOAJ:Education
dc.subject	DOAJ:Social Sciences
dc.subject	Education (General)
dc.subject	L7-991
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	Education (General)
dc.subject	L7-991
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	Education (General)
dc.subject	L7-991
dc.subject	Education
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dc.title	Science, Technology and Society - An authentic exploration on IR thermometers application in schools
dc.type	article