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ERIC Number: EJ241164
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1981-Jan
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What History of Science, How Much, and Why?
Russell, Thomas L.
Science Education, v65 n1 p51-64 Jan 1981
Summarizes positions regarding the role of the history of science in science education since 1950. Also considers the present state of research on attitudes toward science. Discusses data from Harvard Project Physics, a curriculum project making significant use of history of science materials. Makes recommendations regarding teaching, materials development, and research. (CS)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Research Needs, Science Course Improvement Projects, Science Education, Science History, Science Instruction, Scientific Attitudes, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Translations
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Harvard Project Physics