Science for All Americans

Science for All Americans
Author: F. James Rutherford
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 299
Release: 1991-02-14
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0195361865

In order to compete in the modern world, any society today must rank education in science, mathematics, and technology as one of its highest priorities. It's a sad but true fact, however, that most Americans are not scientifically literate. International studies of educational performance reveal that U.S. students consistently rank near the bottom in science and mathematics. The latest study of the National Assessment of Educational Progress has found that despite some small gains recently, the average performance of seventeen-year-olds in 1986 remained substantially lower than it had been in 1969. As the world approaches the twenty-first century, American schools-- when it comes to the advancement of scientific knowledge-- seem to be stuck in the Victorian age. In Science for All Americans, F. James Rutherford and Andrew Ahlgren brilliantly tackle this devastating problem. Based on Project 2061, a scientific literacy initiative sponsored by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, this wide-ranging, important volume explores what constitutes scientific literacy in a modern society; the knowledge, skills, and attitudes all students should acquire from their total school experience from kindergarten through high school; and what steps this country must take to begin reforming its system of education in science, mathematics, and technology. Science for All Americans describes the scientifically literate person as one who knows that science, mathematics, and technology are interdependent enterprises with strengths and limitations; who understands key concepts and principles of science; who recognizes both the diversity and unity of the natural world; and who uses scientific knowledge and scientific ways of thinking for personal and social purposes. Its recommendations for educational reform downplay traditional subject categories and instead highlight the connections between them. It also emphasizes ideas and thinking skills over the memorization of specialized vocabulary. For instance, basic scientific literacy means knowing that the chief function of living cells is assembling protein molecules according to the instructions coded in DNA molecules, but does not mean necessarily knowing the terms "ribosome" or "deoxyribonucleic acid." Science, mathematics, and technology will be at the center of the radical changes in the nature of human existence that will occur during the next life span; therefore, preparing today's children for tomorrow's world must entail a solid education in these areas. Science for All Americans will help pave the way for the necessary reforms in America's schools.

Btec First Application of Science. Student Book

Btec First Application of Science. Student Book
Author: David Goodfellow
Publisher: BTEC First Applied Science 2012
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2012-09
Genre: Technology
ISBN: 9781446902806

This Student Book supports the new BTEC First Award in Application of Science. The first external assessment for this award will take place in March 2014, although the award can be taught from 2012.

My Revision Notes: AQA Applied Science

My Revision Notes: AQA Applied Science
Author: Jeremy Pollard
Publisher: Hodder Education
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2021-06-25
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1398354945

Target exam success with My Revision Notes. Our updated approach to revision will help you learn, practise and apply your skills and understanding. Coverage of key content is combined with practical study tips and effective revision strategies to create a guide you can rely on to build both knowledge and confidence. My Revision Notes: AQA Applied Science will help you: - Build quick recall with bullet-pointed summaries at the end of each chapter. - Improve maths skills with helpful reminders and tips accompanied by worked examples. - Practise and apply your skills and knowledge with Exam practice questions and frequent now test yourself questions, and answer guidance online - Develop your subject knowledge by Making links between topics for more in-depth exam answers. - Understand key terms you will need for the exam with user-friendly definitions and a glossary - Avoid common mistakes and enhance your exam answers with Exam tips. - Plan and manage your revision with our topic-by-topic planner and exam breakdown introduction.

BTEC Level 3 Nationals 2016 Applied Science Student

BTEC Level 3 Nationals 2016 Applied Science Student
Author: Frances Annets
Publisher:
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2017-06-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9781292134116

Written by an expert author team of BTEC teachers, verifiers and science professionals so you can be sure the content is reliable, relevant and of the highest quality. Student Book 2 provides a range of optional units and all the extra mandatory units required to support learners studying for the Diploma or Extended Diploma as well as the Biomedical Science, Analytical and Forensic Science and Physical Science Exdended Diploma Pathways. Each Student Book has clearly laid out pages with a range of supportive features to aid learning and teaching: * Getting to know your unit sections ensure learners understand the grading criteria and unit requirements. * Getting ready for assessment sections focus on preparation for external assessment with guidance for learners on what to expect. Hints and tips will help them prepare for assessment and sample answers are provided for a range of question types including, short and long answer questions, all with a supporting commentary. * Pause point features provide opportunities for learners to self-evaluate their learning at regular intervals. Each Pause Point feature give learners a Hint or Extend option to either revisit and reinforce the topic or encourage independent research or further study skills. * Case study and Theory into practice features enable development of problem-solving skills and place the theory into real-life situations learners could encounter. * Assessment practice features provide scaffolded assessment practice activities that help prepare learners for assessment. Within each assessment practice activity, a Plan, Do and Review section supports learners' formative assessment by making sure they fully understand what they are being asked to do, what their goals are and how to evaluate the task and consider how they could improve. * Literacy and numeracy activities provide opportunities for reinforcement in these key areas, placing the skills into a sport context. * Dedicated Think future pages provide case studies from the industry, with a focus on aspects of skills development that can be put into practice in a real work environment and further study. This student book covers: Unit 5: Principles and Applications of Science IIUnit 6: Investigative ProjectUnit 7: Contemporary Issues in ScienceUnit 17: Microbiology and Microbiological TechniquesUnit 21: Medical Physics ApplicationsUnit 23: Forensic Evidence, Collection and Analysis

Construction Mathematics

Construction Mathematics
Author: Surinder Virdi
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 537
Release: 2014-03-21
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1135055211

Construction Mathematics is an introductory level mathematics text, written specifically for students of construction and related disciplines. Learn by tackling exercises based on real-life construction maths. Examples include: costing calculations, labour costs, cost of materials and setting out of building components. Suitable for beginners and easy to follow throughout. Learn the essential basic theory along with the practical necessities. The second edition of this popular textbook is fully updated to match new curricula, and expanded to include even more learning exercises. End of chapter exercises cover a range of theoretical as well as practical problems commonly found in construction practice, and three detailed assignments based on practical tasks give students the opportunity to apply all the knowledge they have gained. Construction Mathematics addresses all the mathematical requirements of Level 2 construction NVQs from City & Guilds/CITB and Edexcel courses, including the BTEC First Diploma in Construction. Additional coverage of the core unit Mathematics in Construction and the Built Environment from BTEC National Construction, Civil Engineering and Building Services courses makes this an essential revision aid for students who do not have Level 2 mathematics experience before commencing their BTEC National studies. This is also the ideal primer for any reader who wishes to refresh their mathematics knowledge before going into a construction HNC or BSc.

Applied Science

Applied Science
Author: John Beeby
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780007488421

Updated to match the new 2012 specifications for Principles of Applied Science & Application of Science, this bright and engaging student book presents science in real contexts at a suitable level for BTEC to support new assessments and progression from Pass to Merit and Distinction. This book is endorsed by Edexcel.

Mechanical Engineering Principles

Mechanical Engineering Principles
Author: John Bird
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 313
Release: 2012-05-04
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1136325840

"Mechanical Engineering Principles offers a student-friendly introduction to core engineering topics that does not assume any previous background in engineering studies, and as such can act as a core textbook for several engineering courses. Bird and Ross introduce mechanical principles and technology through examples and applications rather than theory. This approach enables students to develop a sound understanding of the engineering principles and their use in practice. Theoretical concepts are supported by over 600 problems and 400 worked answers. The new edition will match up to the latest BTEC National specifications and can also be used on mechanical engineering courses from Levels 2 to 4"--