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ERIC Number: EJ649489
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0002-7685
What on "Earth" Is Evolution? The Geological Perspective of Teaching Evolutionary Biology Effectively.
Cherif, Abour; Adams, Gerald; Loehr, John
American Biology Teacher, v63 n8 p569-72,574,576-91 Oct 2001
Demonstrates the use of geological concepts and principles as an effective approach to teaching evolution and in turn the nature of science and the scientific method in the classroom. This approach to teaching makes it easier for students to understand the basic concepts of evolution which is really important in order to understand nature as it really is. (NB)
Descriptors: Evolution, Geology, Higher Education, Scientific Methodology, Scientific Principles, Secondary Education, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - General
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Language: English
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