Abstract
This paper focuses on the viewpoints of a select number of teaching materials considered to be representative of the level of science education in industry. Descriptions of the use of fiber products appearing in upper secondary chemistry textbooks and teacher guidebooks were examined as a representative example, and any changes appearing in these descriptions was analyzed. From the viewpoints contained in the selection of teaching materials, the following information was extracted:
1.A reflection of trends in the fiber industry,
2.The fiber industry's relationship to daily life,
3.Examples of process applications of chemistry,
4.Emerging technological products such as “super fibers”, and
5.Human safety.
