High School Lab Experiences

This author comments on a statement made by the National Research Council that states that most Americans don’t have the basic science understanding to make decisions about scientific issu... See More

This author comments on a statement made by the National Research Council that states that most Americans don’t have the basic science understanding to make decisions about scientific issues affecting their lives. This author points out five areas that address this problem. He points to the lack of student understanding of the purpose of labs, the lack of teacher ability to lead labs, poor instructional design and others. This would be an interesting read and reflection for science teachers, administrators, parents, colleges, states, and the national government even though the article was published in 2005.