Teaching about evolution and the nature of science /
Teaching about evolution and the nature of science /
[Working Group on Teaching Evolution, National Academy of Sciences].
- Washington, DC : National Academy Press, ©1998.
- 1 online resource (ix, 140 pages) : illustrations (some color), color map
Includes bibliographical references (pages 130-132) and index.
Why teach evolution? -- Major themes in evolution -- Evolution and the nature of science -- Evolution and the National Science Education Standards -- Frequently asked questions about evolution and the nature of science -- Activities for teaching about evolution and the nature of science -- Selecting instructional materials.
"Teaching About Evolution and the Nature of Science provides a well-structured framework for understanding and teaching evolution. Written for teachers, parents, and community officials as well as for scientists and educators, this book illustrates how evolution explains both the great diversity and the underlying similarity of the earth's organisms; it explores how scientists approach the question of evolution; and it describes the nature of science as a way of knowing about the natural world. In addition, the book provides answers to frequently asked questions to help readers understand many of the issues and misconceptions about evolution."--Jacket.
0585033498 9780585033495
98016100
Evolution (Biology)--Study and teaching.
Science--Study and teaching.
Évolution (Biologie)--Étude et enseignement.
Sciences--Étude et enseignement.
SCIENCE--Life Sciences--Evolution.
Evolution (Biology)--Study and teaching.
Science--Study and teaching.
Evolution (Biology)--Study and teaching
Science--Study and teaching
Evolutietheorie.
Onderwijsprogramma's.
Vrijheid van onderwijs.
Évolution (biologie)--Étude et enseignement.
Sciences--Étude et enseignement.
Electronic publications
Electronic book.
QH362 / .T435 1998eb
576.8/071
Includes bibliographical references (pages 130-132) and index.
Why teach evolution? -- Major themes in evolution -- Evolution and the nature of science -- Evolution and the National Science Education Standards -- Frequently asked questions about evolution and the nature of science -- Activities for teaching about evolution and the nature of science -- Selecting instructional materials.
"Teaching About Evolution and the Nature of Science provides a well-structured framework for understanding and teaching evolution. Written for teachers, parents, and community officials as well as for scientists and educators, this book illustrates how evolution explains both the great diversity and the underlying similarity of the earth's organisms; it explores how scientists approach the question of evolution; and it describes the nature of science as a way of knowing about the natural world. In addition, the book provides answers to frequently asked questions to help readers understand many of the issues and misconceptions about evolution."--Jacket.
0585033498 9780585033495
98016100
Evolution (Biology)--Study and teaching.
Science--Study and teaching.
Évolution (Biologie)--Étude et enseignement.
Sciences--Étude et enseignement.
SCIENCE--Life Sciences--Evolution.
Evolution (Biology)--Study and teaching.
Science--Study and teaching.
Evolution (Biology)--Study and teaching
Science--Study and teaching
Evolutietheorie.
Onderwijsprogramma's.
Vrijheid van onderwijs.
Évolution (biologie)--Étude et enseignement.
Sciences--Étude et enseignement.
Electronic publications
Electronic book.
QH362 / .T435 1998eb
576.8/071