Describes the development of an "attitude to industry" scale assessing the attitudes of students undertaking "A" level science studies with varying amounts of industrial material in their syllabuses. Provides the interview schedule, factor loadings, reliability coefficients for three sub-scales, and statements of final scale.…

Evaluated is a course for twelfth graders to demonstrate a variety of aspects of applied science. The basic structure and content of the course are described. The evaluation results including achievement, interest/difficulty with other courses, lateral transfer, and attitudes are reported. Examples of problems and application questionnaire are…

Describes some research studies, contents of a videotape, students' discussion of nuclear power and other educational aspects of the topic. Ten references are listed. (YP)

Discusses the need for a science-technology-society (STS) approach in science classroom and describes the characteristics of exemplary STS programs. Lists five domains for STS goals and indicates assessment instruments for the domains. (YP)

The purpose of this document is to provide a framework for school districts to use in the development of K-12 science curricula. The framework focuses on those ideas, skills, and attitudes that have the greatest educational significance for enabling the achievement of scientific literacy by all students. The scope of the Arizona Science Essential…