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Title: Ethics in Engineering: Investigating the Impact of Technology on Society

Objective: To explore the ethical considerations involved in engineering and technology, and to understand the impact of technology on society.

Task:

  1. Introduction: Begin by discussing the importance of ethics in engineering and technology. Explain that engineers have a responsibility to consider the impact of their work on society, and that ethical considerations are an important part of the engineering process.

  2. Research: Divide the class into small groups and assign each group a specific area of engineering or technology to research. Examples could include artificial intelligence, genetic engineering, renewable energy, or transportation technology. Encourage students to research the benefits and potential risks of their assigned technology, as well as any ethical considerations that may arise.

  3. Discussion: Bring the class back together and facilitate a discussion about the ethical considerations involved in each area of technology. Encourage students to share their research and opinions, and to consider the impact of technology on society as a whole.

  4. Case Studies: Provide students with a series of case studies that highlight ethical dilemmas in engineering and technology. Examples could include the use of drones in warfare, the development of autonomous vehicles, or the use of genetic engineering to create “designer babies.”

  5. Debate: Divide the class into two teams and assign each team a side of the ethical dilemma presented in the case study. Encourage students to research and prepare arguments for their assigned side, and then hold a debate in which each team presents their arguments and responds to the other team’s points.

  6. Reflection: Conclude the lesson by asking students to reflect on what they have learned about the ethical considerations involved in engineering and technology. Encourage them to consider how they might apply these principles in their own lives and future careers.

Assessment: Students can be assessed on their research, participation in class discussions, and their contributions to the debate. They can also be asked to write a reflective essay on what they have learned about the ethics of engineering and technology.