World Science Report 1996
World Science Report 1996

Author: Unesco

Publisher:

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 376

ISBN-13: 9789231032202

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The state of science and technology in various regions of the world and recent orientations and trends in education and research. Some of the most important issues in S&T are discussed, including environmental questions--biodiversity, land degradation and geoscience -- and topics such as bioethics, megascience and international co-operation. Recent developments in the new technologies, including information technology, biotechnology and new materials and a section on the gender dimension of science and technology, existing disparties and main social and educational barriers faced by women in pursuing scientific careers. Publie egalement en franais: Rapport mondial sur la science Publicado tambien en espanol: Informe mundial sobre la ciencia UNESCO Science Report 2002 The UNESCO Science Report 2002, announced for release by end 2002, is now to be published initially in electronic form only. Readers are referred to the UNESCO general website for information regarding its availability.

Learning to Think Spatially
Learning to Think Spatially

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2005-02-03

Total Pages: 333

ISBN-13: 0309092086

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Learning to Think Spatially examines how spatial thinking might be incorporated into existing standards-based instruction across the school curriculum. Spatial thinking must be recognized as a fundamental part of Kâ€"12 education and as an integrator and a facilitator for problem solving across the curriculum. With advances in computing technologies and the increasing availability of geospatial data, spatial thinking will play a significant role in the information-based economy of the twenty-first century. Using appropriately designed support systems tailored to the Kâ€"12 context, spatial thinking can be taught formally to all students. A geographic information system (GIS) offers one example of a high-technology support system that can enable students and teachers to practice and apply spatial thinking in many areas of the curriculum.