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ERIC Number: EJ530082
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1996
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Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0045-0855
The Human Genome Project and Biology Education.
McInerney, Joseph D.
Australian Science Teachers Journal, v42 n1 p11-17 Mar 1996
Highlights the importance of the Human Genome Project in educating the public about genetics. Discusses four challenges that science educators must address: teaching for conceptual understanding, the nature of science, the personal and social impact of science and technology, and the principles of technology. Contains 45 references. (JRH)
Descriptors: Biology, Genetics, Science and Society, Scientific Concepts, Secondary Education, Technology
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
Education Level: N/A
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Human Genome Project; Nature of Science