Skeptical Science.
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| Title: | Skeptical Science. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Scott, Alan J., Barnhart, Carolyn M., Parejko, Ken S., Schultz, Forrest S., Schultz, Steven E. |
| Source: | Science Teacher. Apr 2001 68(4):44-48. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 5 |
| Publication Date: | 2001 |
| Document Type: | Guides - Classroom - Teacher Journal Articles |
| Descriptors: | Critical Thinking, Misconceptions, Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts, Secondary Education, Student Motivation |
| ISSN: | 0036-8555 |
| Abstract: | Discusses the legitimacy of teaching about astrology, extrasensory perception, UFOs, touch therapy, cloning dinosaurs, or any other unusual claims in the classroom. Suggests that bringing unusual claims to the science classroom is an opportunity to motivate students in the principles of scientific thought. (SAH) |
| Entry Date: | 2001 |
| Accession Number: | EJ627088 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Discusses the legitimacy of teaching about astrology, extrasensory perception, UFOs, touch therapy, cloning dinosaurs, or any other unusual claims in the classroom. Suggests that bringing unusual claims to the science classroom is an opportunity to motivate students in the principles of scientific thought. (SAH) |
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| ISSN: | 0036-8555 |
