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Newton, Mark H.; Zeidler, Dana L. – International Journal of Science Education, 2020
Perspective taking has been identified as a critical skill in the development of scientifically literate citizenry. Despite the importance of the construct, operationalising and identifying effective pedagogical strategies to promote effective perspective taking have proven challenging. This study provides empirical evidence to support the…
Descriptors: Science and Society, Perspective Taking, Intervention, Science Instruction
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Bauer, Henry H. – Journal of Scientific Exploration, 1987
Surveys newspaper, magazine, and book literature about the Loch Ness monster from 1933 to 1983. Characterizes the literature by attitude, length, belief, and jocularity. Illuminates the problem of identifying demarcation criteria for what may be classed as science and as pseudoscience. (CW)
Descriptors: Animals, College Science, Higher Education, Literature Reviews
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Parakh, Jal S.; Slesnick, Irwin L. – Science Teacher, 1989
Discusses who has the right to determine the use of animals in scientific research which includes medical experimentation and the toxicity testing of compounds, ranging from pesticides to cosmetics. Provides a list of questions for consideration and discussion. (RT)
Descriptors: Animals, Biology, College Science, Critical Thinking