Six sixth-grade science textbooks were examined for conceptual structure and readability. Hierarchical concept maps were composed on text segments for chosen topics and maps were scored. Reading analyses were also computed. Two trends were visually but not statistically evident. The Fry readability scores were higher than sixth grade, but no…

Four upper elementary teachers involved in Science, Technology and Society (STS) instruction through participation in a Leadership Institute in STS Education were examined for their views on teachers serving as models of responsible citizenship action. The teachers appeared to operate under the belief that teachers must practice what they preach…