LECTURE SLIDE SHOW
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1. Think Piece
After reading the assigned links online and the DeBoer article, what is your definition of scientific literacy?
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2. A Look Back
Examine one decade/era of Science Education history and trace the trends, emphases, and curriculum centering. Fill in the following information on the decade/era you chose:
What is the decade/era? What was the major movement or trend? Who initiated the movement? Where did it begin? What were the reasons for the development of the trends? How did teaching/curriculum change? What was different for the student? Did you find a web-site for information on this decade/era? http://
What was the major movement or trend?
Who initiated the movement?
Where did it begin?
What were the reasons for the development of the trends?
How did teaching/curriculum change?
What was different for the student?
Did you find a web-site for information on this decade/era?
http://
3. The Big Picture
Describe the ways in which historical events and society have influenced science education in the United States. Give examples to support your claims.
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