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Case Studies Food Science & Technology
Page | February 2022
Case Studies Food Science & Technology
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Science, Technology, and Society
Book Chapter | October 2009
The advancement of science involves developing explanations for how and why things work and using technology to apply that knowledge to meet objectives, solve problems, or answer questions of societal interest. Because…
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Educational Technology in the Science Classroom
Book Chapter | January 2008
Each year billions of dollars are invested in establishing an effective infrastructure for employing information technology in schools. Almost all classrooms have been wired for internet access, computers have been…
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American Science and Technology: A Cultural Heritage
Book Chapter | May 2018
The relationship between STEM and American society represents a cultural heritage that has its origins in history and prominence in contemporary STEM-related issues. This chapter provides an overview of science and…
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Examining Current Events in Science, Mathematics, and Technology
Book Chapter | May 2009
The national standards in science and mathematics call for these subjects to be taught from personal and social perspectives, thus strengthening students’ decision-making skills. Preeminent science educator Paul DeHart…
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Historical and Societal Aspects of Nanoscale Science and Technology
Book Chapter | July 2011
The nanorevolution is here to stay. It is this small scale—where we have the ability to put molecules and atoms to new uses—that fuels the hope and hype surrounding nanotechnology. This chapter discuses the origins of…
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Science, Technology, and the Learning Disabled: A Review of the Literature
Book Chapter | January 2006
The lack of research studies that examine the use of technology as a tool to support the learning of science among the learning disabled is an important limitation of research in science teaching. This chapter focuses…
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Learning Science With Mobile Technologies
Journal Article | August 2020
The use of technology is increasing rapidly in our society, and classroom teachers must recognize the impact and importance of technology in the lives of their students. It is crucial that college faculty involved in…
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Taking Science Home With Technology
Journal Article | February 2020
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Simulating a Wave to Understand Science and Technology
Journal Article | August 2020
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Scientists as Partners in K–12 Science: Engineering, Science, and Technology Careers
Book Chapter | September 2012
While scientific specialization has been responsible for many remarkable and rapid advances within scientific disciplines, this strength becomes a weakness when it comes time for members of various disciplines to…
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Exploring the Role of Technology-Based Simulations in Science Assessment: The Calipers Project
Book Chapter | April 2008
In this chapter, the authors describe a project funded by the National Science Foundation, “Calipers: Using Stimulation to Assess Complex Science Learning.” This project is a two-year demonstration project that aims to…
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Book Chapter | September 2010
Goal 3 of the National Science Education Standards (NSES) calls for students to “engage intelligently in public discourse and debate about matters of scientific and technological concern” (NRC 1996, p. 13). The unit…
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Core Idea ETS2: Links Among Engineering, Technology, Science, and Society
Book Chapter | October 2016
This component of the disciplinary core idea (DCI) brings together two movements in science education—environmental education and science, technology and society. Learning about the Influence of engineering, technology…
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Book Chapter | July 2011
Nanoscale science and technology play central roles in our understanding of how Earth works and in the environmental science field of study. As a freshwater source, groundwater is second in abundance only to water found…