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Title: Science in the News: Using existing media sources to help students navigate socioscientific issues
The article explains how teachers can use existing media sources to develop high school students’ scientific literacy. Lucas worked on the article during an independent study course he took as part of his Noyce-funded MAT degree.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
1949833
PAR ID:
10438246
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Date Published:
Journal Name:
The science teacher
Volume:
90
Issue:
6
ISSN:
0036-8555
Page Range / eLocation ID:
57-61
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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