When you look at your education through the lens of "science", what do you see? Did you have much of it? Did you like it? Hate it? Did you ever even think about it? A science autobiography is a personal description of your experience with science, in and out of school, through teachers, friends, parents, museums, magazines, and other sources. Frequently, we bring preconceived ideas and beliefs to our science learning and teaching experiences. These are formed by our direct experiences with science, the people we meet who work in science, and the publicity science receives.

Please think about your own personal experience with school science, scientists, science in the media, and science teachers. It doesn't matter how limited or extensive your experiences are, only that you describe them. Relate your earliest memories of school science and your reactions. Write about your experiences with school science up to the present, explaining what you think the study of science involves. What have you grown up to believe about the scientists themselves? Who are they, and what do they do? Be as candid as possible. This writing-and-thinking exercise will be your first step toward school science teaching!

Finally, based solely on your own personal experience with science, please complete this sentence: Science is...

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