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Item specifics
- Condition
- Good
- Seller Notes
- Book Title
- Why Science?
- ISBN
- 9780807748305
- Subject Area
- Education, Science
- Publication Name
- Why Science?
- Publisher
- Teacher's College Press
- Item Length
- 8.9 in
- Subject
- General, Study & Teaching, Teaching Methods & Materials / Science & Technology
- Publication Year
- 2007
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Perfect
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.6 in
- Item Weight
- 10.9 Oz
- Item Width
- 6.1 in
- Number of Pages
- 224 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Teacher's College Press
ISBN-10
0807748307
ISBN-13
9780807748305
eBay Product ID (ePID)
61287354
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Publication Name
Why Science?
Language
English
Publication Year
2007
Subject
General, Study & Teaching, Teaching Methods & Materials / Science & Technology
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Education, Science
Format
Perfect
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
10.9 Oz
Item Length
8.9 in
Item Width
6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2007-018130
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
Trefil surpasses almost all other scientists writing about science for the public. - The New York Times ""James Trefil has an unmatched ability to go directly to the heart of the matter with humor, plain language, and telling examples. Want to be scientifically literate without pain? Read Trefil!"" - E. D. Hirsch, Jr., University Professor Emeritus of Education and Humanities, University of Virginia
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
507.1
Synopsis
With conviction and clarity, prize-winning scientist and bestselling author James Trefil explains why everyone needs to be ?scientifically literate? and, therefore, why our schools must teach the fundamental principles of scientific literacy to every student. He lays out these principles straightforwardly, so that educators?and everyone who is interested in education?can understand exactly what they are. Trefil knows that initiating a national scientific literacy program won?t be easy, but he convincingly argues that it is essential to our national future. After reading this book, you will agree that, whatever the cost of teaching scientific literacy, we simply can?t afford not to heed his advice. In this enjoyable read, Trefil, a well-known critic of the status quo in science education: Explains why today?s science education is insufficient for tomorrow?s needs. Tackles the key topics of scientific literacy and explains how to teach them. Confronts headline issues, including stem cell research, global warming, cloning, and intelligent design. Shows why science education is essential to an informed citizenry and how scientific literacy is achievable. Suggests a middle way between the two prevailing approaches to science education: ?deep and narrow? vs. ?broad but shallow.?, With conviction and clarity, prize-winning scientist and bestselling author James Trefil explains why everyone needs to be "scientifically literate" and, therefore, why our schools must teach the fundamental principles of scientific literacy to every student. He lays out these principles straightforwardly, so that educators--and everyone who is interested in education--can understand exactly what they are. Trefil knows that initiating a national scientific literacy program won't be easy, but he convincingly argues that it is essential to our national future. After reading this book, you will agree that, whatever the cost of teaching scientific literacy, we simply can't afford not to heed his advice. In this enjoyable read, Trefil, a well-known critic of the status quo in science education: Explains why today's science education is insufficient for tomorrow's needs. Tackles the key topics of scientific literacy and explains how to teach them. Confronts headline issues, including stem cell research, global warming, cloning, and intelligent design. Shows why science education is essential to an informed citizenry and how scientific literacy is achievable. Suggests a middle way between the two prevailing approaches to science education: "deep and narrow" vs. "broad but shallow.", Explains why US citizens need to be ""scientifically literate"" and, therefore, why our schools must teach the fundamental principles of scientific literacy to students. This book tackles the topics of ""scientific literacy"" and explains how to teach them. It confronts headline issues, including stem cell research, global warming, and cloning., With conviction and clarity, prize-winning scientist and bestselling author James Trefil explains why every U.S. citizen needs to be scientifically literate. As Trefil sees it, citizens simply cannot participate fully in the democratic process if they dont understand fundamental scientific concepts. And he describes exactly what these principles are, from understanding natural selection to grasping Maxwells Equations governing electricity and magnetism; from recognizing that the surface of the earth is constantly in flux to grasping the basic concepts of physics and chemistry. With an appreciation of our national state of ignorance on scientific matters, he not only explains these concepts but also shows why they are worth knowing.
LC Classification Number
Q181.T8195 2007
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