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Science Investigation

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Learning science involves developing conceptual and procedural understanding as well as understanding of the Nature of Science. Internationally, the focus of science education at the start of this millennium has been for all students to be scientifically literate. It is argued that such a citizen will be able to make informed decisions about scientific developments and rapidly growing new technologies that are likely to impact on their everyday lives.

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Moeed, A. (2015). Introduction. In: Science Investigation. SpringerBriefs in Education. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-287-384-2_1

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