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ERIC Number: EJ752623
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006
Pages: 4
Abstractor: Author
Reference Count: 8
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0047-231X
Capturing Student Interest in Astrobiology through Dilemmas and Paradoxes
Slater, Timothy F.
Journal of College Science Teaching, v35 n6 p42-45 May-Jun 2006
Astrobiology is an interdisciplinary science course that combines essential questions from life, physical, and Earth sciences. An effective astrobiology course also capitalizes on students' natural curiosity about social science implications of studying the origin of life and the impact of finding life elsewhere in the universe. (Contains 2 figures.)
Descriptors: Student Interests, Social Sciences, Science Curriculum, Interdisciplinary Approach, Biology, Astronomy, Earth Science, College Science, Higher Education, General Education, Questioning Techniques, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Student Motivation, Science Instruction
National Science Teachers Association. 1840 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201-3000. Tel: 800-722-6782; Fax: 703-243-3924; e-mail: membership@nsta.org; Web site: http://www.nsta.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
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