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The Predictive Power of Evolutionary Biology and the Discovery of Eusociality in the Naked Mole-Rat.
Peer reviewedBraude, Stanton – Reports of the National Center for Science Education, 1997
Discusses how biologists use evolutionary theory and provides examples of how evolutionary biologists test hypotheses on specific modes of selection and evolution. Presents an example of the successful predictive power of one evolutionary hypothesis. Contains 38 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Biology, Concept Formation, Constructivism (Learning), Evolution
Peer reviewedCajas, Fernando – International Journal of Science Education, 1998
The use of students' out-of-school experiences in science education is part of a wider problem related to the relevance of science in society. States that relevance in science education has not been systematically studied. (DDR)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning, Nonformal Education
Peer reviewedLock, Roger – International Journal of Science Education, 1998
Argues that the life sciences offer potential for practical work to be undertaken outside the classroom. Explores a rationale for such work and draws on reported studies from a number of countries. Contains 44 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Biology, Foreign Countries, Hands on Science, Higher Education
