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ERIC Number: EJ512606
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
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Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-1090-185X
An Examination of Seventh Grade Students' Conceptions of Science, Technology and Society (STS) Issues.
Thirunarayanan, M. O.
Journal of Elementary Science Education, v7 n2 p59-76 Sum 1995
Examined seventh grade students' (n=24) conceptions of science, technology, and society (STS) issues. Reports that both male and female students at this grade level have developed clear conceptions of STS issues that are relevant to them personally; however, they had not developed clear conceptions of broader environmental issues. Discusses implications for teachers using the STS approach. (21 references) (Author/JRH)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Middle Schools, Science and Society, Science Education, Science Instruction, Secondary Education, Sex Differences, Technology
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Science Technology and Society Courses