The study guide (black and white packaging) includes discussion starters and activities in Biology: the
language of Biology, the ethics of using animals for dissection, the science of
genetically modified foods- issues of safety, the use of gene therapies in our
society and the ethical or scientific considerations that should be considered
to regulate the use of assisted reproductive technologies. For Science the guide
provides methodology of investigation and research as well as the history of
discoveries in Australia and famous scientists. The Media Studies section
focuses on the issues of producing a multiple narrative, multiple episode
television series and includes interviews with the directors and
producers.
Curriculum Links:
Battle of the Brains, the series
and study guide provide a valuable resource across several curriculum areas for
secondary students, as well an insight into how teenagers learn, for teacher
trainees. It is particularly relevant to:
• Science
• English
• Media
Studies
• Social Education