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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Kidman, Gillian – EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education, 2012
In Australia we are at a crossroads in science education. We have come from a long history of adopting international curricula, through to blending international and Australian developed materials, to the present which is a thoroughly unique Australian curriculum in science. This paper documents Australia's journey over the past 200 years, as we…
Descriptors: National Curriculum, Inquiry, Active Learning, Foreign Countries
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Kidman, Gillian – EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education, 2009
Increasing the scientific literacy of Australians has become an educational priority in recent times. The "Science State--Smart State" initiative of the Queensland Government involves an action plan for improving science education that includes a Science for Life action. A desired outcome is for an increased understanding of the natural world so…
Descriptors: Interests, Science and Society, Biotechnology, Scientific Literacy