Abstract
In this paper, we discuss the significance of Integrated Science in the previous curriculum from the viewpoint of the features of this subject, while also considering the consciousness of part-time and correspondence high school students. In science education, little attention has been given to part-time and correspondence high school students, but, it is neccessary to look at part-time and correspondence high school students because the subject of integrated science had been studied more extensively by them than by full-time students. So we have re-examined the consciousness of these students and their employers in Osaka Prefecture. We found that these students do not think that they benefit by the technological society, contrary to their employers' consideration. On the other hand, they are more interested in environmental problems and in obtaining a position in manufacturing than the employers think. Also, they prefer professional subjects over science, as they think these subjects are more useful for their future. From the above it becomes clear that it will be important to integrate into science education environmental education or STS education, including its application in daily life. Therefore the importance of a re-examination of integrated science for the students and high schools discussed have cannot be overemphasized.
