IMPORTANCE OF SCIENCE EDUCATION IN STUDENTS
Why is science education important in our schools? We are surrounded by technology and the products of science every day. Public policy decisions that affect every aspect of our lives are based in scientific evidence. And, of course, the immensely complex natural world that surrounds us illustrates infinite scientific concepts. As children grow up in an increasingly technologically and scientifically advanced world, they need to be scientifically literate to succeed. Ideally, teaching the scientific method to students is teaching them how to think, learn, solve problems and make informed decisions. These skills are integral to every aspect of a student’s education and life, from school to career. Teachers can use what they learn about science instruction techniques and curriculum design to advance science education and student learning as a whole. Everyday Lives? Science is everywhere. A student rides to school on a bus, and in that instance alone, there are many examples of