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Lunde, Paul; And Others – Aramco World Magazine, 1986
In the wake of the first space voyage and in-flight experiments by a Muslim astronaut, this document focuses upon the story of Islamic science through the ages. It is intended to demonstrate the resurgence of scientific research and technological development in the Muslim world. The booklet contains chapters on: (1) science: the Islamic legacy;…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Foreign Countries, Islamic Culture, Middle Eastern Studies
Peer reviewedLanyon, L. E.; Bowser, Timothy – Bulletin of Science, Technology & Society, 1988
Described are the history of three German-heritage groups settled in Pennsylvania: the Solitary of Ephrata Commune, the Amish, and the Harmony Society. Suggested are pastoral, agrarian, and commercial agricultural analogs to life-support strategies of these groups respectively. Faustian agriculture emphasizing the connection of agriculture to…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Amish, Cultural Context, Futures (of Society)
Peer reviewedHeffron, John M. – Science and Education, 1995
Examines the rise of the general science course and its implications for the reform of secondary science education. Concludes that while recent reforms emphasize the personal and social character of science and the use of the scientific method, they will not necessarily make students more scientifically literate or train them to think about…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, General Science, Problem Solving
Peer reviewedAppel, Stephen W. – Journal of Negro Education, 1989
Examines the construction of racial scientific discourse within the milieu of an extremely racially segregated society. Traces the influence of capitalism, racism, Social Darwinism, eugenics, and "racial science" on the pedagogy of modern apartheid in South Africa. Finds evidence of pervasive effects of "scientific" ideas on…
Descriptors: African History, Apartheid, Black Education, Colonialism
Peer reviewedBybee, Rodger W. – Science Education, 1987
Aims to clarify the relationship between science education and the science-technology-society (STS) theme and to develop a justification for the inclusion of the STS theme. Examines the current debate over definitions in science education, and provides an historical perspective of science education's purpose as a social institution. (TW)
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Models
Download full textBerberet, William G. – 1988
The first Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970. This monograph is an attempt to analyze the environmental improvement efforts since that time, with emphasis on environmental education and environmental studies. It is claimed that environmental policies developed over the past 17 years have failed to incorporate adequately the human dimension in…
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Ecology, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education
