2.Science Literary
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The document discusses scientific literacy in the UK and outlines a vision for improving science education. It proposes a differentiated curriculum from ages 5 to 18 that provides scientific literacy for all students while also offering optional specialist science courses. This approach aims to build strong foundations in scientific literacy and spark interest in further science study. Current initiatives in the UK seek to boost scientific literacy through public events, improved school curricula, and better communication between scientists and the public.
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2.Science Literary
- 1. Scientific literacy for students and adults: the UK experience 如何提高学生与成人的科学素质 : 英国的经验 Professor John Holman, Director, the National Science Learning Centre, University of York, UK John Holman 教授 英国 约克大学 国家科学教育中心主任
- 4. The National Science Learning Centre, University of York, UK 英国约克大学 国家科学教育中心
- 5. Launch by Tony Blair, March 2006
- 8. Ferranti Mercury computer (1960s) Ferranti 水银计算机
- 10. Largest ever medical prize 最大的医学奖项 The X PRIZE Foundation has announced a $10 million (£5.4 million) Archon X PRIZE for Genomics – A multi-million dollar incentive to create technology that can successfully map 100 human genomes in 10 days. X 奖基金会公布了一项一千万美金（ 5.4 万英镑）的基因组 X 奖——对能够在 10 天内成功绘制 100 人的基因组这项技术给予几百万美元的奖励
- 34. Scientific literacy: a worldwide quest 科学素质：一个全世界的需求
- 35. A vision for the science curriculum 展望科学教程 Differentiated curriculum, offering scientific literacy for all plus optional specialist science for some 差别性课程，对一些人提供附加的可供选择的科学素质课程 16 - 18 Differentiated curriculum, offering scientific literacy for all plus optional specialist science for some 差别性课程，对一些人提供附加的可供选择的科学素质课程 14 – 16 Single curriculum for all, building foundations for scientific literacy and whetting appetite for further study 单一课程，为科学素质打下基础，提高将来学习科学的兴趣 11 – 14 Single curriculum for all, emphasising ‘being scientific’ and whetting appetite for further study 单一课程，强调“科学”，提高将来学习科学的兴趣 5 - 11 What is needed 需求 Age 年龄
- 42. Core Science modules integrate Science Explanations and Ideas about Science 核心科学模块使科学解释与科学思想相结合 Science Explanations 科学解释 Modules 模块 Ideas-about-Science 科学思想 etc.
- 47. Is Core Science successful in improving students’ general scientific literacy? 核心科学在提高学生普遍科学素质方面是否取得成功？ 2 Very unsuccessful 非常不成功 1 Unsuccessful 不成功 2 Neutral 中立态度 26 Successful 成功 9 Very successful 非常成功 Number of teachers 人数 Teachers’ views 老师的看法
- 48. Teaching scientific literacy: the major challenge for teachers 传授科学素质：教师的主要挑战 Teaching ‘Ideas about Science’ is a challenge for many teachers Training is provided by the Science Learning Centres 传授科学思想对许多教师来讲是一个挑战 科学教育中心提供教师培训