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Peer reviewedWhitaker, Robert J. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1999
Argues that declarative writing about science that presents historical or biographical information incorrectly is not acceptable. (WRM)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Instructional Materials, Misconceptions
Peer reviewedMilne, Catherine – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1999
Answers a critique of the historical accuracy of the author's previous work. Argues that all science stories provide a source of material for analysis and synthesis of the nature of the scientific enterprise. (WRM)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Instructional Materials, Misconceptions
Peer reviewedPotter, Ellen F.; Rosser, Sue V. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1992
Reports results on an analysis of five seventh grade life science textbooks for sexist language, images, and curricular content. Authors conclude that sexist language and images exist in these textbooks. The content of all of the books contained a relatively low level of integration of achievements of women scientists and a lack of information…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Content Analysis, Educational Research, Elementary Education
