An Analysis of Global Problem Issues in Sixth- and Seventh-Grade Textbooks.

Hamm, Mary; Adams, Dennis

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ERIC Number: EJ394192

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Publication Date: 1989

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An Analysis of Global Problem Issues in Sixth- and Seventh-Grade Textbooks.

Hamm, Mary; Adams, Dennis

Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v26 n5 p445-52 May 1989

Examined are the global issues of population growth, world hunger, air quality and atmosphere, and water resources in 10 middle school science textbooks. Less than two percent of text pages were devoted to these issues and no significant differences were found between textbook series. (Author/YP)

Descriptors: Global Approach, Grade 6, Grade 7, Junior High Schools, Middle Schools, Science and Society, Science Curriculum, Test Items, Textbook Content, Textbook Research, Textbooks

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Policymakers; Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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