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Why Science?


By: James Trefil
$15.96 - Member Price  
$19.95 - Nonmember Price

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Type of Product:NSTA Press Book
Publication Date:11/1/2007
Stock Number:PA009X
ISBN:978-0-80774-830-5
Grade Level:Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College
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Description

Prize-winning scientist and bestselling author James Trefil contends that in order to participate fully in the democratic process, people must understand fundamental scientific concepts. In Why Science? Trefil details the concepts needed in order to be “scientifically literate.”

The concepts he explores range from understanding natural selection to grasping Maxwell’s Equations governing electricity and magnetism; from recognizing that the surface of the earth is constantly in flux to grasping the basic concepts of physics and chemistry.

In addition, Trefil describes the state of science knowledge today; explains why he believes today’s science education is insufficient for tomorrow’s needs; confronts headline issues, including stem cell research, global warming, cloning, and “intelligent design;” and suggests a middle way between the two prevailing approaches to science education: “deep and narrow” vs. “broad but shallow.”

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Intended User Role:Administrator, College/University Professor (core science discipline), College/University Professor (preservice science education), Curriculum Supervisor, Elementary-Level Educator, High-School Educator, Informal Educator, Middle-Level Educator, New Teacher, Professional Development Provider, Teacher
Educational Issues:Achievement, Classroom management, Curriculum, Educational research, Learning theory, Professional development, Teacher content knowledge, Teacher preparation, Teaching strategies

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  • Process Standards for Professional Development
    • Research-Based
      • Connect and integrate all pertinent aspects of science and science education. (NSES)
      • Address teachers' needs as learners and build on their current knowledge of science content, teaching, and learning. (NSES)
    • Design
      • Introduce teachers to scientific literature, media, and technological resources that expand their science knowledge and their ability to access further knowledge. (NSES)
      • Uses learning strategies appropriate to the intended goal. (NSDC)
    • Learning
      • Applies knowledge about human learning and change. (NSDC)


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