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ERIC Number: EJ752556
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005
Pages: 4
Abstractor: Author
Reference Count: 17
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0047-231X
Genes and Race in the Classroom: Science in a Social Context
McGowan, Alan H.
Journal of College Science Teaching, v34 n6 p30-33 May-Jun 2005
This article describes a course for nonscience majors that uses the issue of race in humans to stimulate interest in genetics and other sciences. Student outcomes, including valuing and understanding science, plus an ability to discuss the sensitive issue of race, are very positive.
Descriptors: Majors (Students), Social Environment, Anthropology, Genetics, Science Education, Racial Differences, Race, Human Body, Social Sciences, Social Influences, College Science, Biology, Racial Bias
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
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: N/A