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Texas A&M University

Texas a & M University: The Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Although this is an instructor guide, there is much information here regarding the Challenger disaster. Students are instructed to consider the engineering ethics that came into question after the disaster. What could have been done...
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Technology and Ethics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Investigate the meaning of ethics and morality as applied to technology and scientific advances. Research various issues related to scientific, technological and medical advances in the past decade and take a stand on each.
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Website
Texas A&M University

Texas A&m University: Ethics Case Studies

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of engineering ethics case studies, each offering background information and discussion points.
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Other

Engineering Your Future Ohio: Challenger Case Study

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Case study focuses on the decision made by engineers to launch the space shuttle in the conditions present on the morning of Challenger distaster. For this project, students participate in a mock trial surrounding whether the decision...
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Website
Other

National Academy of Engineering: Code of Ethics

For Students 9th - 10th
Website provides links to engineering professional societies' ethical codes.
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Other

National Academy of Engineering: Teaching Engineering Ethics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Website contains thirty-two cases that represent a wide variety of ethical issues that arise in the engineering practice. Each case study includes background information as well as expert commentary.