A Survey of the Historical Aspects of Science in School Textbooks.

Irwin, A.

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ERIC Number: EJ534855

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Publication Date: 1996

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A Survey of the Historical Aspects of Science in School Textbooks.

Irwin, A.

School Science Review, v78 n282 p101-07 Sep 1996

Discusses the traditional approach to writing science textbooks, the situation preceding the National Curriculum, and the effect of the National Curriculum. Summarizes the historical content of current science textbooks including biographical narratives and human interest material, accounts of scientific discoveries, and the history and development of scientific theories. (21 references) (JRH)

Descriptors: Biographies, British National Curriculum, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Science History, Science Instruction, Textbook Evaluation, Textbooks

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom

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