1. Fostering the History of Science in American
Science Education by F. James Rutherford

2. By Semeka Samuels
ECE 7706
Summer 2013

3. 
Big Ideas
 The utilitarian argument
is set out in Science is that
generalizations have to
supported with historical
concrete examples.
 Scientific endeavors are
significance to our
cultural heritage.
 Because the education
system is so involved
with elected officials on
federal, state and local
levels, reform is slow.

4. 
What do we need to be thinking about
when we teach science in the elementary
schools?
Purpose of Teaching
Science
Rutherford states that
the purpose of teaching
science is to have science
literate children.
Rutherford added that all
students should learn
how science works.
How does is work in
Elementary School?
Themes such as the nature
of
mathematics, technology, l
iving environment as
ways to teach how science
works. These themes are
common in curricula all
over the country.

5. 
How is what you learned from the
articles reflected in your science teaching?
Rutherford revealed data
from a previous Physics
Project that he introduced.
Like
Rutherford, additional
resources are provided for
my students to support
their learning in
conjunction with the
standards and texts books.

6. 
How can what you learned inform
your science teaching moving
forward?
Quote from the Article
“Rather than presenting
history continuously
throughout the student
textbook –risking having
it become a history text
rather than a science one –
history is presented in
concentrated episodes
from time to time.”
Take away….
In order to give my students
the proper science
instruction, I have to rethink
how I include the history of
science. I will use the history
of science as part of the
background and the big idea
of each Science concept.

7. Scientific Literacy: Another Look at Its Historical
and Contemporary Meanings and Its Relationship
to Science Education Reform by George E.
DeBoer

8. 
Big Ideas
 Outcome of science education is
the have student literate in the
subject.
 Science, unlike any other
subject, has to find a balance
between the science in everyday
life and exploring the natural
word (DeBoer, 2000).
 Part of the problem with science
education is that people (society)
want to place limitations and
restrictions on what to teach, how
to teach, and who to teach certain
science concepts.

9. 
What do we need to be thinking about
when we teach science in the elementary
schools?
9 Goals of Teaching
Science
1. Teach and learn science as a cultural force.
2. Prepare students for the world of work.
3. Teach science that has a direct application to
life.
4. Teach to inform students.
5. Learn science as a way of examining the
world.
6. Understand and discussion current events in
science.
7. Learning about science as an aesthetic appeal.
8. Prepare people to be open to science and not
afraid.
9. Understand the relationship between science
and technology.

10. 
How is what you learned from the
article reflected in your science
teaching?
In my most recent Science
education instruction, my
lessons have not include
the history of science as
background information.
I have to admit that I have
done my students a
disservice. However, this
will be corrected.

11.  Teaching the history of Science is a pivot part of
understanding science concepts.
 Students need to understand how the scientific themes
have evolved overtime.
 Critical thinking skills are reinforced through the
exploration of origin of science.
 Science literacy will be improve with this holistic
approach.
 Students deserve all the information and not just the
standards.
How can what you learned inform your
science teaching moving forward
?

12. Ideas in Science Fiction: Probing
Contemporary Contexts through Science
Fiction Texts by
Hamdan, S., Vengadasamy, R., Yusof, N., &
Hashim, R. (2012)

13. 
Big Ideas
The article explores
the use of Science
Fiction Text to
enhance critical
science thinking
and writing.

14. 
What do we need to be thinking about
when we teach science in the elementary
schools?
The think that we should
be thinking about is how
can we introduce different
idea that would include
Science Fiction that will
enhance the critical
thinking of elementary
students.

15. 
How is what you learned from the
article reflected in your science
teaching?
Teaching Literacy Across
the Curriculum
This article was a great
demonstration of how to
intergrade literacy in
Science.
Language Arts is
integrated in all of my
Science lessons.

16. 
How can what you learned inform
your science teaching moving
forward?
I never thought of
including science fiction in
science instruction. I see
how using even videos
from popular science
fiction movies can
challenge student to think
critically.

17. Elementary Science and Technology Teachers'
Views on Problems Encountered in the
Instructional Process by Geçer, A., & Özel, R.
(2012)

18. Big Ideas
Some of the problems with teaching
science with technology are as
following:
 Lack of technology available
 Crowded Classrooms
 Amount of time to effectively
implement technology
 Insufficient physical space to
accommodate lessons
 Adequate professional
development for teachers

19. What do we need to be thinking about
when we teach science in the elementary
schools?
When teaching elementary students, we have to remember not to shy away from technology.
The more we use technology… the more the students will use it. We live in a world that is
technology driven. The classroom should mirror the world in which we live.

20. 
How is what you learned from the
article reflected in your science
teaching?
As a school, we
focus on
integrating
technology within
every lesson.

21. 
I learned that I am not alone in my journey to effectively
implement technology in science lessons. We have to
continue to strive for a classroom that prepares our
students for the real world.
How can what you learned inform
your science teaching moving
forward?

22. Evidence-Based Practices and
Implementation Science in Special Education
by COOK, B. G., & ODOM, S. L. (2013)

23. Big Ideas
There are many challenges with teaching students with exceptionalities. The
biggest challenge is attempting to close the academic gap between special education
and general education students.

24. 
 We need to thinking about making the curriculum
assessable to all learners, all the times.
 We also should use strategies across all content areas
to support all learners.
What do we need to be thinking about
when we teach science in the elementary
schools?

25. 
Like the article, I use Evidence Based Practices to
support the needs of the students by using research
based best practices.
How is what you learned from the
article reflected in your science
teaching?

26. 
How can what you learned inform
your science teaching moving
forward?
I learned that the
effectiveness of the
Evidence Based
Measures should be
evaluated and modified
for effectiveness.

27. 
Cook, B. G., & Odom, S. L. (2013). Evidence-based practices and
implementation science in special education. Exceptional
Children, 79(2), 135-144.
DeBoer, G. (2000) Scientific literacy: Another look at its historical and
contemporary meanings and its relationship to science education reform.
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 37(6), 582-601.
Geçer, A., & Özel, R. (2012). Elementary science and technology teachers' views
on problems encountered in the instructional process. Educational
Sciences: Theory & Practice, 12(3), 2256-2261.
Hamdan, S., Vengadasamy, R., Yusof, N., & Hashim, R. (2012). Ideas in science
fiction: Probing contemporary contexts through science fiction texts. Asian
Social Science, 8(4), 153-158.
Rutherford, F. J. (2001) Fostering the history of science in american education.
Science & Education, 10, 569-580.
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