However, that study looked at general science literacy.
He added that it "makes no sense to dismantle the flagships of science literacy" at a time when science literacy was in a crisis.
Science literacy is a good compromise and might help students understand In Our Time.
He showed newspaper cartoons that assumed a degree of science literacy.
But, he added, "I think people who are passionate about science literacy will wear a black armband for a while".
"In today's world, economic access and full citizenship depend crucially on math and science literacy," he continues.
Oceans education isn't the reserve of enthusiastic geography teachers – it can inspire children in science, literacy, art and much more.
True science literacy is less about what you know and more about how your brain is wired for asking questions.
Together with her late husband Robert, she was devoted to learners of all ages and, in particular, to the importance of improving science literacy among the public.
Adam Afriyie MP, the former Conservative shadow science minister, is proposing that all new MPs are given what he calls "science literacy lessons".
Granted, there's nothing wrong with improving science literacy.
