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Journal of Translational Medicine | Full text | Why is public science education important? (1576 words) |
 | For example, an understanding of the science of embryonic stem cell research is critically important to inform policymakers who are advocating or opposing this research; an understanding of climatology is essential to those concerned with regulation of fossil fuel consumption and energy policy; astronomy and cosmology must inform wise investment in space exploration. |
| It is left to each state to decide what science tests it will select for all its students [1]." History shows that, when pressured, science teachers adjust their curricula to ensure the best possible results on state tests [1]. |
| Science education at all levels should focus on creating a society where well-educated adults are equipped to bring scientific thinking to bear on issues that affect them as citizens. |
| Science Education Chapter 5 (3246 words) |
| Activities cover the full spectrum of life science, earth science, physical science, chemistry, astronomy, math, etc. These have been developed by a staff of educators and museum personnel specifically to provide high quality educationally sound resources for use by teachers. |
| AIP has trained and equipped teams of science educators in each state to enable elementary and middle school teachers to conduct hands-on physical science activities with their students. |
| Science Activities in Energy provides fully developed activity outlines for upper elementary, middle school, and high school students in several energy-related areas, such as conservation, energy storage, chemical energy, electrical energy, solar energy, wind energy, etc. Each packet contains 10 to 30 detailed activity outlines as well as student work sheets. |
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