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What has science done for you lately? Understanding Science It enhances students’ understandings of science concepts and enables them to make informed decisions about scientifically-based personal and societal issues. Although NOS has been viewed as an important educational outcome for science students for more than 100 years, it was Showalter’s work that galvanized NOS as an important construct within the overarching framework of scientific literacy. NOS and science processes were clearly emphasized as equally important as “traditional” science subject matter and should also be taught explicitly, just as is done with other science subject matter . The attributes of a scientifically literate individual were later reiterated and elaborated upon by the National Science Teachers Association . Thanks to science, we have a much better idea about why things are the way they are. Social Sciences study human societies from across the globe as well as the relationship of human beings with th...