مدى تضمين القضايا العلمية والتكنولوجية المعاصرة في كتب العلوم
This study focuses on analyzing the integration of scientific and technological issues in the science curriculum for the second grade of middle school in Saudi Arabia. The research aims to understand the extent of inclusion of these issues in the curriculum using a descriptive analytical approach. A content analysis tool was developed, including 5 main issues and 24 subissues to ensure content comprehensiveness. The validity and reliability of this tool were reviewed by a group of specialized reviewers. The research sample was selected from the science curriculum for the second grade of middle school, with a focus on the first, second, and third semesters. Repeated measures analysis and mean calculation were used as statistical analysis methods to obtain reliable and accurate results. Based on the results derived from the study, the researchers recommend improving the content of the science curriculum for the second grade of middle school, focusing on the importance of incorporating technological and scientific issues that have not been addressed in the current curricula. The researchers also provided a set of important suggestions, including encouraging further studies and research to assess the impact of these issues on science teacher education and training. (Published abstract)