Chapter 3
The Goals and History of Science Education
3.1 Introduction and Goal
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3.2 The Philosophy and Goals of Science Education
3.3 Science Education Reports Influencing the Future
3.3a New Designs for Elementary Science
3.3b Project Synthesis
3.3c Project 2061: Science for All Americans
3.3d The Scope, Sequence and Coordination Project
3.4 Influence of Research on the Goals of Science Education
3.5 Science Education: An Historical Perspective
3.5a The Roots of Science Education
3.5b Progressive Education
3.5c The Golden Age of Science Education
3.5d Textbook Controversies
3.5e A Nation at Risk
3.5f Science for All
Inquiry Activities
Inquiry 3.1. The Goals of the Science Curriculum
Inquiry 3.2. Icons of Science Education
Inquiry 3.3 Course Improvement Projects
Science Teaching Gazette
Case Studies
Think Pieces
Back to the Future
Science Educators Should Teach about Science and Society
Another View of Science Education
Problems and Extensions
Resources
