ERIC Number: EJ745317
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006-Apr
Pages: 6
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Science as Story: "Communicating the Nature of Science through Historical Perspectives on Science"
Wieder, Will
American Biology Teacher, v68 n4 p200-205 Apr 2006
Historical perspectives on science serve to humanize the sciences, increase student motivation, communicate academic content, and convey the nature of science. This paper briefly reviews pertinent literature regarding the history of science and narrates the author's experiences of incorporating historical perspectives in high school biology classes. The author focuses on a unit that includes historical background on the discovery of DNA's structure as an example of classroom tested practices that highlight the people and process of science.
Descriptors: Scientific Principles, Student Motivation, Science History, Genetics, Science Education, Scientific Literacy, Investigations, Literature Reviews, Personal Narratives, Secondary School Science, Biology, Science Instruction, Content Area Writing, Science Activities
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: High Schools
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Language: English
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