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Direct linkWilmes, Sara; Howarth, John – Science Teacher, 2009
Every day we are confronted with issues of varying degrees of complexity and importance. Which bags are better for the environment--paper, plastic, or neither? What precautions should be taken to reduce the spread of the H1N1 virus? Are there risks involved in eating genetically modified fruits and vegetables? What impact will the use of…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Science Curriculum, Science Instruction, Environmental Education
Peer reviewedTrowbridge, Leslie W. – Science Teacher, 1974
Outlines some of the problems and forces presently at work in our society, and examines new directions emerging for science education in the next decade. (JR)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Innovation, Futures (of Society), Science Curriculum
Peer reviewedYager, Robert E.; And Others – Science Teacher, 1981
Provides rationale for interdisciplinary science curricula which emphasize decision-making skills. Includes examples of interdisciplinary curricula using an issue-centered approach: Unified Science and Mathematics for Elementary School (USMES), Health Activities Program (HAP), Human Sciences Program (HSP), Individualized Science Instructional…
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Science Course Improvement Projects
Peer reviewedMiller, John A.; Slesnick, Irwin – Science Teacher, 1989
Discusses the issues of animal hunting. Provided is a comparison table of the hunter's view and anti-hunting activists views with six questions to consider. Lists 5 references. (YP)
Descriptors: Animals, Conflict, Conservation (Environment), Science and Society
Peer reviewedAikenhead, Glen S. – Science Teacher, 1979
Reported is a description of a course for high school students, designed to be a model for meeting needs in science education for the remainder of the twentieth century. (Author/SA)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Inquiry
