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scientific, technical and mathematical language, conventions and symbols
and ICT tools.
Scotland
How does the science curriculum support development of the skills and attributes of scientifically literate citizens?
Children and young people develop as scientifically literate citizens with a lifelong interest in science by:
• developing scientific values and respect for living things and the environment
• assessing risk and benefit of science applications
• making informed personal decisions and choices
• expressing opinions and showing respect for others' views
• developing informed social, moral and ethical views of scientific, economic and environmental issues
• developing self-awareness through reflecting on the impact, significance and cultural importance of science and its applications to society
• demonstrating honesty in collecting and presenting scientific information/data and showing respect for evidence
• being able to read and understand essential points from sources of information including media reports
• discussing and debating scientific ideas and issues
• reflecting critically on information included or omitted from sources/reports including consideration of limitations of data.
Source:
Curriculum for Excellence, Science: Principles and Practice. Avaialbe at http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/Images/sciences_principles_practice_tcm4-540396.pdf
Turkey
A compilation of expressions related to scientific literacy in the Turkish secondary school science programs (physics, chemistry, biology) (2007)
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