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The article discusses science literacy and its relation to education in the U.S. Observers have evolved a more detailed structure of science literacy, which in turn, led to a four-part operational definitions summarized as follows: basic scientific knowledge, nature of science, the process of science and social and cultural implications of science. The need for increased literacy in the sciences has been expressed by many science educators. On the other hand, the author suggests the future as such a teaching strategy for developing science literacy, and outline the development of future-oriented teaching materials which can be used as a supplement in the present science curriculum. |
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