Sample Classroom Activities
Sample classroom activities which can help faculty to teach the Scientific Literacy Competency.
Teaching How to Find, Evaluate, Comprehend, and Cite Scientific Evidence
Sample Assignments
Sample assignments which can help faculty to teach the Scientific Literacy Competency.
Sample Student Work
Sample student work showcasing the use of the Scientific Literacy Competency.
Sample Readings for Students
Sample readings or texts for students demonstrating aspects of the Scientific Literacy Competency.
James Trefil, “Why Science?” Chapter 1 and sample discussion questions
“There’s no such thing as ‘Sound Science'” and “There’s STILL no such thing as ‘Sound Science’” (examines the lack of certainty in science and how this becomes a political liability) and sample discussion questions
Scholarly Resources and Literature
Readings showcasing the use of the Scientific Literacy Competency.
The Meaning of Scientific Literacy
Science Literacy – Concepts, Contexts, and Consequences
Naomi Oreskes, Why Trust Science? 2019 (ebook in library)
More Questions?
If you have questions about the competency, would like some help in implementing the competency in your learning activities, or have some resources you’d like to share, please contact
Sarah Beno sbeno@champlain.edu