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Samples, Bob – Science Teacher, 1977
The separatist philosophy of science and nature and the holistic philosophy of humans and science in nature are described. A new view which combines a humanistic and scientific view is presented. It is suggested that science teachers communicate their love for nature as well as their need for orderly thought. (AJ)
Descriptors: Environment, Humanism, Philosophy, Science Education
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Lorenzen, Eric – Science Teacher, 2001
Explains the two theories on the origins of human and animal behavior. Introduces the new discipline of sociobiology, a merging of biology and sociology. Describes the central dogma of sociobiology and its societal implications, and discusses criticism of sociobiology. Presents the nature vs. nurture debate. (YDS)
Descriptors: Behaviorism, Biology, DNA, Ethology
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Randerson, Sherman; Mahadeva, Madhu N. – Science Teacher, 1983
Because many people still believe that specific, identifiable genes dictate the level of human intelligence and that the number/quality of these genes can be evaluated, presents evidence from human genetics (related to nervous system development) to counter this view. Also disputes erroneous assumptions made in "heritability studies" of human…
Descriptors: Genetics, Intelligence, Intelligence Quotient, Intelligence Tests