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This study examines from various perspectives a high school science curriculum that can be implemented in Japan's next Courses of Study.
The competencies to be addressed are under discussion. In addition to “analytical, critical, and evaluative skills,” “risk response,” and “problem-solving skills,” which are directly related to agency, we would like to emphasize “the ability to express one's own opinions on science and technology” as a compulsory subject for “ Fundamentals of Science” in high school.
A questionnaire survey of Japanese high school students revealed that “understanding the universe” was a content they wanted to learn.

Biography:

Hidehiko Agata is an Associate Professor at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ), where he was the Chief of Education and Outreach Office. He also served as IAU Office for Astronomy Outreach Supervising Director.