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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Schorling, Raleigh W. – Science Teacher, 2000
Targets the teacher shortage, which is mainly caused by low income levels. Lists the difficulties teachers have such as too many students, too many working hours, and not having materials needed for instruction. First published in 1947. (YDS)
Descriptors: Economic Status, Elementary Secondary Education, Employment Projections, Science Education History
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Cohen, I. Bernard – Science Teacher, 2000
Questions the percentage of science in the college curriculum and discusses the needs of science for progress. First published in 1957. (YDS)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Science Curriculum, Science Education History, Science Instruction
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Schwab, Joseph J. – Science Teacher, 2000
Discusses the changing face of science and the roles of students depending on their social status. First published in 1960. (YDS)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Inquiry, Science Education History, Science Teachers
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Reed, George – Science Teacher, 1986
Discussed contributions to the field of astronomy made by ancient Egyptians. Provides examples of how some of the observations made were applied to science. The use of geometry is illustrated by several calculations of celestial alignment. (TW)
Descriptors: Ancient History, Astronomy, Distance, Geometric Concepts
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McKenna, Harold J. – Science Teacher, 1981
Describes efforts of a special project, "Energy Book Update," by the New York City-based National Energy Foundation, which involved the selection of books concerned with energy that would be appropriate resource materials for students at all grade levels. Books rated "outstanding" and "good" are listed by grade level. (CS)
Descriptors: Books, College Science, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
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LaShier, William S., Jr. – Science Teacher, 1981
Provides a sample of journals and other publications available to science and mathematics teachers on the educational aspects and issues associated with microcomputers. Brief descriptions include the history, cost, and emphasis of each journal. (DS)
Descriptors: College Science, Higher Education, Instructional Materials, Mathematics Education