Scientific Literacy

I was recently reading the March/April 2021 issue of "The Science Teacher" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the section "Commentary" written by Andrew Zucker. Andrew wrote an article entitled "Teaching Scientific Literacy." Here are five themes to consider in order to promote scientific literacy: Pay attention to the personal and societal contexts of science. Relate scientific literacy to traditional forms of literacy. Teach about how to find reliable information about science and how to reject junk science. Include some important events in the history of science. Help females and minority students realize their potential in science.