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ERIC Number: EJ247776
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1981-Mar
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Perspectives: What Are "The Basics" in General Biology?
Yager, Robert E.
American Biology Teacher, v43 n3 p154-56 Mar 1981
Traces the development of the current understanding of what "literacy" in science should be. Offers viewpoints that "basic" components of biology should include the nature of science, the way it functions, and other nonconceptual dimensions of biology. (CS)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Curriculum Evaluation, Educational Trends, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Science Curriculum, Science Education, Science Instruction, Scientific Literacy, Scientific Principles, Secondary School Science
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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