Science for All Americans.

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In order to compete in the modern world, any society today must rank education in science, mathematics, and technology as one of its highest priorities. It's a sad but true fact, however, that most Americans are not scientifically literate. International studies of educational performance revea...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Rutherford, F. James
Other Authors: Ahlgren, Andrew
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, USA, 1991.
Subjects:
Science.
Technology.
Science > Study and teaching.
Engineering > Study and teaching.
Science news.
Science
Technology
Sciences.
Technologie.
Sciences > Étude et enseignement.
Ingénierie > Étude et enseignement.
Sciences > Vulgarisation.
sciences (philosophy)
science (modern discipline)
Engineering > Study and teaching
Science news
Science > Study and teaching
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Cover Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Contents; Preface; Introduction; Recommendations for Science Literacy; Chapter 1 The Nature of Science; Chapter 2 The Nature of Mathematics; Chapter 3 The Nature of Technology; Chapter 4 The Physical Setting; Chapter 5 the Living Environment; Chapter 6 The Human Organism; Chapter 7 Human Society; Chapter 8 The Designed World; Chapter 9 The Mathematical World; Chapter 10 Historical Perspectives; Chapter 11 Common Themes; Chapter 12 Habits of Mind; Bridges to the Future; Chapter 13 Effective Learning and Teaching; Principles of Learning.
  • Chapter 14 Reforming EducationThe Need for Reform; Chapter 15 Next Steps; Project 2061; Acknowledgements; Selected References; Index.

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