TLF ID M019938
This is a unit of work about military science, the occupations that use military science and the future and ethics of this technology. This resource aims to have students think about the people who work in military science (who they are and what it is they do); and to begin to consider the purpose of military science (that is, its contribution to both Australia’s ability to defend and protect itself and its allies, as well as providing disaster relief and other humanitarian assistance to Australians’ and our allies). The resource includes: An introduction with teacher notes, student tasks, embedded videos and links to additional resources. Specific topics explored include: the role of military science and Australia’s Defence Forces generally; military equipment and technology; ethics of robot soldiers. This resource is a career resource written for both classroom teachers and career counsellors.