(Webinar on Demand, K-12, 30 minutes)

Curriculum documents have promoted the importance of scientific literacy to individuals and society. It is widely recognized that some knowledge of science content and procedures contribute to such literacy. Both of these are supported and extended by an understanding of “the Nature of Science”. This session will provide an introduction to nine aspects of the Nature of Science deemed essential in the development of scientific literacy with suggestions on how each can be addressed in K-12 classrooms.

For more information, consult the course syllabus

Completion of this webinar counts towards the requirements for the Learning Pathway: STEM Focused.