Study to identify and disseminate within Europe best practices in the context of science teaching that places science and technology into meaningful learning contexts

This Final Report presents the results of the activities carried out in the framework of the Study identified by the contract DG-RTD-C6-2004-2. Activities officially started with the kick-off meeting, held in Brussels on January 31st, 2006. On that occasion, it was clearly stated that the study approach and the developed contents would be very practical and focused on experiences regarding applications of context-based methodologies in science teaching implemented in schools (formal settings) and out-of school (non formal and informal settings, e.g. science parks, science museums, etc.). Based on the mandate stated in the Tender Specifications, the present Study has aimed at identifying and disseminating within Europe best practice experiences in the context of science teaching that place science and technology into meaningful learning contexts; collecting information in the 25 Member States of the EU, the Associated Countries and the Candidate Countries, on best practice examples, with justification, of particularly effective techniques or experiences for demonstrating the relevance of science and innovation in our daily lives.