Science Literacy and Why It Is Important.

Zen, E-an

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ERIC Number: EJ419023

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1990

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Science Literacy and Why It Is Important.

Zen, E-an

Journal of Geological Education, v38 n5 p463-64 Nov 1990

Scientific literacy is defined and its value to society is discussed. The need to teach science primarily for general knowledge rather than for training future scientists is stressed. (CW)

Descriptors: Earth Science, Educational Improvement, Geology, Position Papers, Science Education, Scientific Literacy, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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