Description
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.
Providing an engaging, conversational, and well-structured framework for understanding and teaching evolution, this title has been written for parents, community officials, scientists, and educators. The book features activities to demonstrate scientific principles and highlights milestone discoveries. Background information, materials, and step-by-step presentations are provided for each activity.
National Academies Press
Education
Classroom Management, Education
Edition: Teaching Methods & Materials
Keywords: Classroom Management, Education
