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ERIC Number: EJ275131
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1983-Feb
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Rekindling Scientific Curiosity.
Coble, Charles R.; Rice, Dale R.
Science Teacher, v50 n2 p48-50 Feb 1983
Active involvement in society-related issues can elevate junior high school students' interest not only in the problem being solved but also in related scientific concepts. Examples of how scientific concepts and society-related issues can be taught in the same class are presented, focusing on genetic engineering, water shortage, and others. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Genetic Engineering, Interdisciplinary Approach, Junior High Schools, Problem Solving, Science Activities, Science Education, Science Instruction, Secondary School Science, Social Problems, Teaching Methods, Water Resources
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers: Science and Society