This study showcases the Science for Citizenship Model (SCM) as a new instructional methodology for presenting, to secondary students, science-related technology content related to the use of science in society not taught in the science curriculum, and a new approach for assessing the intercorrelations among three independent variables (benefits,…

We experimented with teaching nanotechnology in high school within the perspective of citizenship education in science by involving experts in nanotechnology, education, ethics and philosophy. After training, the students debated a Socially Acute Question (SAQ) that they elaborated during the various phases of instruction. The field of SAQs…

Described is the teaching of technology in British secondary schools. Some of the types of technology courses are described and issues and trends related to the teaching of technology are considered. (RH)

The background and history of light and fiber optics are discussed. Applications for light passed either directly or indirectly through optical fibers are described. Suggestions for science activities that use fiber optics are provided. (KR)

Several activities that can be used to teach the science of bar codes are presented. Examples of simple codes are provided. The use of bar code scanners is discussed. (CW)

The purpose of this study was to determine the socio-cultural factors which mitigate against the learning and teaching of science in the secondary school. It was found that authoritarianism, goal structure, the African world-view, societal expectation, and sacredness of science have significant effects on the learning of science. (CW)

Described is the evaluation of an inservice course on biotechnology. Evaluated were the influence that the course had on teacher knowledge, use of practical work, problem solving investigations and theoretical aspects of biotechnology. A practical model of inservice evaluation is provided. (Author/CW)

Presented is an asymptotic approach to "authentic" science. Discussed are the following aspects of science: personal science, private science, public science, historical science, societal science, technological science, and the aims of science. (KR)

This study was part of a project to develop science and technology (STS) issue investigation and action materials with the potential for use across science and social studies classes at the secondary level. Special emphasis was given to learning teachers' perspectives on the development of a unit on the impact of pesticides on society. Seven areas…

Describes the start, material development, relevance, teaching methods, dissemination, evaluation, and future plan of the Science and Technology in Society (SATIS) projects. Provides a list of 100 SATIS resource units to enrich science courses for 14-16 age students. (Author/YP)

There is growing recognition in the industrialized world that scientific literacy is an important component of long-term economic growth and of effective citizenship. Virtually every major industrialized nation has, in recent years, examined its science and mathematics education system and many have taken steps to improve the scope and quality of…

Concepts, categories, time allotment, and instructional techniques associated with teaching Science/Technology/Society issues were examined for 65 exemplary secondary level science teachers. An analysis of a Science Teaching Issue Opinionnaire and another questionnaire are presented. Thirty-two references are listed. (CW)

Outlines the developments of a conception of the interaction between science, technology, and society in science education. Classifies the varieties of curriculum materials using an epistemological typology. (Author/YP)

Introduces a science curriculum for junior secondary schools in Botswana. Describes the country's background and how the curriculum is related to local and national needs. Provides a list of syllabus topics and a list of general and lesson objectives from one topic. (Author/YP)

Provided is a brief overview of why science, society and technology (STS) education should be included in precollege science education. Summarizes selected literature on the topic in relation to environmental education. Lists goals and competencies for skills, and awareness of STS concepts. (CW)