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The Ethics Primer provides engaging, interactive, and classroom-friendly lesson ideas for integrating ethical issues into a science classroom. It also provides basic background on ethics as a discipline, with straightforward descriptions of major ethical theories. Several decision-making frameworks are included to help students apply reasoned analysis to ethical issues.

Although the Primer is designed for secondary school science classrooms, it has been used by teachers in a variety of classes and grade levels. It is particularly suited to social studies and integrated/interdisciplinary classrooms. It has also been used with adults. The Primer is not designed to be used cover to cover. Teachers should review materials and select lessons that fit their needs. The Primer is also intended to be used as a general resource, with a wide variety of topics.

The complete Ethics Primer is now available free for download. In order for us to measure how our curriculum resources are being used, we request that you please complete the brief information form before being directed to the download page. We will not share your contact information with anyone but may ask if you are willing to participate in the program evaluation conducted for our grant.

This curriculum is available free of charge, but for demographic purposes, NWABR requests you fill out a short information form.

Click here to submit your information and be directed to the Ethics Primer Curriculum Page.

Upcoming Ethics Primer Events

Ethics Reunion
Saturday, May 12, 2012 - 11:00
UW Club
United States

NWABR is hosting our annual Ethics Reunion on Saturday, May 12, 2012, 9-4pm at the University of Washington Club in Seattle, WA.

Participants of our 2011 summer workshop who live in the Seattle area and who received credit are required to attend the May 12 Reunion as part of their obligation. However, this session is open to ALL past workshop participants of our Ethics in Science Program. After attendance at both the January and May follow-up sessions and submission of a completed School Year Follow-Up Reflection form, 2011 participants will receive the remaining $100 of their stipend. Those 2011 participants who received credit, but whose geographical location makes visiting difficult should contact jchowning@nwabr.org for an alternate assignment.

Those of you who have attended in the last few years know that this is a great location with superb food!  Five clock hours will be available at no charge for individuals who did not receive UW credit in 2011.

Mid-Winter Ethics Reunion
Thursday, January 12, 2012 - 18:00
Seattle, WA
United States

NWABR is hosting our annual mid-winter Ethics Reunion on Thursday, January 12, 2012, 4-8pm in Seattle, WA.

The dinner is open to ALL past workshop participants of our Ethics in Science Program. Visit with your colleagues and network! In response to requests for more contact during the school year, NWABR created the mid-year follow-up for our community of teachers to meet, discuss challenges and strategies, and continue their professional development.  

Participants of our 2011 summer workshop who live in the Seattle area and who received UW credit are REQUIRED to attend the January 12 dinner as well as our May 12 Reunion as part of their obligation. After attendance at both the January and May follow-up sessions, 2011 participants will receive the remaining $100 of their stipend. Those 2011 participants who received credit, but whose geographical location makes visiting difficult should contact jchowning@nwabr.org for an alternate assignment.

A complimentary dinner will be served. Three clock hours will be available at no charge for individuals who did not receive UW credit in 2011.

This program is made possible by

Science Education Partnership Award - Collaborations to Advance Understanding of Science in Ethics

'Collaborations to Advance Understanding of Science in Ethics', a Science Education Partnership Award from the National Center for Research Resources at the National Institutes of Health, R25RR016284.