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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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Some Sources for the History of Science Education in the Twentieth Century. With Particular Reference to Secondary Schools.
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Jenkins, E. W. – Studies in Science Education, 1980
This bibliographic survey contains a review of the history of science education in secondary schools in England and Wales during the twentieth century. Included are discussions of elementary school curriculum, nature study movement, biology, general science movement, scientific education for girls, teaching methods, examinations, textbooks,…
Descriptors: Biology, Elementary Secondary Education, General Science, History
Industry, Cleanliness and Godliness: Sources for and Problems in the History of Scientific and Technical Education and the Working Classes, 1850-1910.
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Heward, Christine M. – Studies in Science Education, 1980
Briefly reviewed is the historical development of working class science education. These current issues are discussed and sources indicated for investigating them: working class cultural, intellectual and educational traditions in science; elementary education; the rise of technical education; the separation of technical, secondary, and elementary…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, History, Science Curriculum, Science Education