K-12 Education and Support for Science

Scientists should take an active role in the reform of science education to ensure continued support for basic research. The scientific community can reinforce teachers and support teacher training in science. Science museums are also an important part of science education.

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Published in:Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) 1995-12, Vol.270 (5243), p.1739-1739
Main Author: Hinman, Richard L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Classrooms
Community Relations
Editorials
Educational Change
Elementary Education
Elementary School Science
Elementary Schools
Elementary Secondary Education
Experiential Learning
Extracurricular Activities
Internship Programs
Management
Middle Schools
Science education
Science Instruction
Science Programs
Sciences education
Scientific Enterprise
Scientific Literacy
Scientists
Social policy
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Summary:Scientists should take an active role in the reform of science education to ensure continued support for basic research. The scientific community can reinforce teachers and support teacher training in science. Science museums are also an important part of science education.
ISSN:0036-8075
1095-9203
DOI:10.1126/science.270.5243.1739