ERIC Number: EJ722688
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Publication Date: 2004-Sep
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Astrobiology in the Classroom
Brennan, Tim
Science Scope, v28 n1 p45-47 Sep 2004
Astrobiology is a relatively new field of study in science, one that has found a home in the curriculum of many major universities. It is a multidisciplinary field that draws participants from a range of scientific specialties: geology, physics, chemistry, engineering, computer science, and of course biology and astronomy. At the middle level, it is an exciting mix of topics and questions that can help students see how different fields of science can be integrated. The goal of this article is to define astrobiology and its aims, and to provide some ideas and inspiration for bringing it into a wide range of science classes.
Descriptors: Geology, Computer Science, Science Instruction, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Middle Schools, Integrated Curriculum
National Science Teachers Association, 1840 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201-3000. Tel: 800-722-6782 (Toll Free); Web site: http://www.nsta.org.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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