It is hard to look at a term like “scientific literacy” and not think it an oxymoron. As an English teacher, I’d say that, after “jumbo shrimp,” it may be the easiest example of linguistic opposition ...

A recent correspondent shared a memorable quotation from the Nobel Prize winner Ernest Rutherford: “That which is not Physics is stamp collecting.” In other words, that which isn’t science is a ...

BEIJING--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On November 30, the 2021 World Conference on Science Literacy (WCSL) kick started in Beijing. With the theme of “Science Literacy for a Green Future”, the conference invited ...

Science literacy is a crucial skill for modern students. It equips them with the knowledge to critically evaluate information, understand scientific concepts, and make informed decisions in a rapidly ...

Research and practice over the past several decades have revealed that a truly knowledge-rich science curriculum encompasses ...

To graduate with a science major, college students must complete between 40 and 60 credit hours of science coursework. That means spending around 2,500 hours in the classroom throughout their ...

Investigation into the Current Situation of Primary School Students’ Scientific Literacy and Dilemma This study investigates the current situation of primary school students’ scientific literacy ...

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The more time you spend on social media, the likelier you are to have come across a viral post that seems too strange to be true. Brief scientific literacy interventions, ...

Scientific theory has had a rough time in America’s public schools. The approach is not limited to evolution. Legislatures across the country are proposing or passing laws that purport to encourage ...

Research and practice over the past several decades have revealed that a truly knowledge-rich science curriculum encompasses multiple dimensions. These include content knowledge (facts and concepts), ...