With the emerging emphasis on standards in science education comes the potential to open science curricula to rich and inclusive learning experiences or to confine science curricula to narrow factoid approaches. This paper examines the emerging definition of science literacy from the authors of the science standards, from policy makers’ desire to standardize, and from inclusive education perspectives. Education practices such as standardized testing and the selection of content in textbooks limits and restricts science curricula.

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The demographic shifts in the student population along with accountability legislation have led to changes in school curriculum and instruction. Schools are being held accountable for the improved achievement of all students. However, meeting the educational needs of students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds is a major challenge for most teachers. How can teachers work effectively with students who speak a different language and come from a distinctly different culture?