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To Boost Science Learning, Start Early

  • Post published:July 1, 2019
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Education Development Center (EDC). (2018). To Boost Science Learning, Start Early. https://www.edc.org/what-parents-talk-about

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What is Science Literacy?

"Scientific literacy is the knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts and processes required for personal decision making, participation in civic and cultural affairs, and economic productivity." - National Academy of Sciences (1996). National Science Education Standards (Report). National Academy Press.

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