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Benjamin C. Herman; Sarah Poor; Michael P. Clough; Asha Rao; Aaron Kidd; Daniel De Jesús; Davis Varghese – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2024
Informed scientific thinking is a vital component of engaging all socioscientific issues (SSI) such as climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic. However, socioscientific engagement may be influenced by sociocultural factors and mis/disinformation efforts to the widespread detriment of human and environmental well-being. The purpose of this…
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Undergraduate Students, Beliefs, Misinformation
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Adams, Clark E.; And Others – Journal of Environmental Education, 1988
Presents the results of a 1985 statewide assessment of the status of environmental science in Texas school districts. Characterized results in terms of grade level, course, teaching materials, techniques, curriculum emphases, implementation difficulties and needed assistance. Discusses implications for inservice programs, teaching practices, and…
Descriptors: Course Content, Educational Assessment, Environmental Education, Inservice Teacher Education
Martin, Arthur I.; Jones, K. K. – 1978
This document outlines the aerospace-aviation education program of the State of Texas. In this publication the course structures have been revised to fit the quarter system format of secondary schools in Texas. The four courses outlined here have been designed for students who will be consumers of aerospace products, spinoffs, and services or who…
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Career Awareness, Course Content, Course Descriptions
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Moyer, Wayne A. – Science Teacher, 1985
Reviews issues and events related to adopting high school biology textbooks in Texas. Specific reference is given to the viewpoints of Mel and Norma Gabler. It is argued that factors controlling textbook content should not result from past market forces, but from a permanent science constituency and an informed public. (DH)
Descriptors: Biology, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Creationism, Evolution
Texas Education Agency, Austin. Div. of Curriculum Development. – 1987
This publication is designed to aid school administrators, curriculum planners, and teachers in implementing the science education program in Texas public schools. The framework organizes instruction for kindergarten through grade 12 around certain widely accepted processes of science. These processes are reflected in the identified essential…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Elementary School Science
Myers, Ray – 1976
Emphasizing an interdisciplinary, experiential learning approach, this curriculum guide is designed for a one year recreative arts-outdoor education course for high school students in the Dallas (Texas) Independent School District. The course objective is to develop the skills and knowledge necessary for fostering responsible behavior in an…
Descriptors: Activities, Archery, Camping, Course Content