MODULE G
PLAYING WITH SCIENCE
1.What is the AAS trying to change
iii)The way the sciences are taught in high schools.
2.We can understand that in Bug Attack the students play the role of
iii)the doctor.
3.What does Dr.Davis explain in lines 10-17?Give TWO answers.
He explains what is being done to challenge and interest students in science
classes//the purpose of the series of video games is //could be the result of the
shortage of scientists //may happen as a result of the shortage of scientists//has
caused the AAS to change their approach.
4.Ms.Harris and Prof. Cowan are mentioned in lines 18-30 in order to show the
different opinions about /regarding the project //that the praise for the project has
not been unanimous// that the reactions to the project are both positive and negative.
5.Which of the following could be the subject of the "further research"mentioned in
line 31?Choose your answer according to information in lines 18-30.
iii)How the AAS program affects the students' ability to use textbooks.
6)What can we understand from Dr.Davis about the AAS project ?Give ONE
answer.
We can understand why the benefits of the AAS program may outweigh its negative
effects //further research is needed.
7)According to the article, what is the "national problem "referred to in line 34?
Shortage of scientists