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Peer reviewedBaumel, Howard B. – Science Teacher, 1976
Gives highlights of the life of Alfred Wallace, co-developer with Charles Darwin of the theory of natural selection. (LS)
Descriptors: Biographies, Biology, Evolution, Science Education
Peer reviewedFox, J. Lawrence – Science Teacher, 1972
Reviews ideas and evidence bearing on the origin of life. Shows that evidence to support modifications of Oparin's theories of the origin of biological constituents from inorganic materials is accumulating, and that the necessary components are readily obtained from the simple gases found in the universe. (AL)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Evolution
Peer reviewedDalrymple, G. Brent – Science Teacher, 2000
Reviews scientific evidence for the age of the earth, solar system, galaxy, and universe instead of following creationist beliefs about the history of Earth, the universe, and Earth's biota. (ASK)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Evolution, Science History
Peer reviewedKaveski, Sharon; Margulis, Lynn; Mehos, Donna C. – Science Teacher, 2000
Discusses five-kingdom classification and the changes in understanding over the years. First published in 1983. (YDS)
Descriptors: Animals, Biodiversity, Biology, Classification
Direct linkRudge, David W.; Howe, Eric M. – Science Teacher, 2004
Many science teachers recognize that teaching aspects of the history of science helps students learn science content and the nature of science (NOS). The use of history can potentially humanize science, help students refine their critical thinking skills, promote a deeper understanding of scientific concepts, and address common student…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Scientific Concepts, Scientific Principles, Misconceptions
