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ERIC Number: EJ471607
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1992
Pages: N/A
Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0036-8555
Who Really Discovered Aspirin?
Barba, Robertta H.; And Others
Science Teacher, v59 n5 p26-27 May 1992
Strong European roots shape the view of science history as presented in science textbooks, presenting few women and minority role models. Presents examples of scientific discoveries made by minorities. Asserts that the contributions of culturally diverse individuals and women should be part of the science curriculum. (MDH)
Descriptors: Cultural Background, Elementary Secondary Education, Females, Minority Groups, Science Education, Science History, Scientific Concepts, Social Bias
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Scientific Discoveries