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ERIC Number: EJ277111
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1983-Jan
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Perspectives: Why Study Human Genetics?
Childs, Barton
American Biology Teacher, v45 n1 p42-46 Jan 1983
Reasons for studying human genetics are discussed. These include philosophical reasons, reasons of health, and social reasons. While content, interpretation, and emphasis of human genetics study will vary depending upon schools, teachers, and developmental stages of students, it is suggested that teachers address these three domains. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Genetics, High Schools, Higher Education, Objectives, Science Education, Science Instruction, Secondary School Science
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Human Genetics