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ERIC Number: EJ649551
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0036-8555
Using the Past in the Class: Learning from Historical Models of Cell Membranes.
Johnson, Cameron; Luft, Julie A.
Science Teacher, v68 n8 p52-56 Nov 2001
Including historical events and cultural contexts to enrich science teaching helps students understand the human aspect of science. Describes a sample lesson that includes the historical milestones that led to our current understanding of the structure of cell membranes. Examines the development and use of scientific models within the historical context. (DLH)
Descriptors: Cultural Context, Humanism, Models, Science History, Secondary Education
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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