Individuals will display their scientific literacy in different ways, such as appropriately using technical terms, or applying scientific concepts and processes. Additionally, individuals will often have differences in literacy levels for different domains, such as more understanding of life-science concepts and words, and less understanding of physical-science concepts and words.
Reading in Science
Read and review the articles below. How can these articles promote scientific literacy? What type of questioning or activities can promote scientific inquiry from these articles? THINK...How can you model this type of instruction in your classroom?