num_pages: 150
description: Today many school students are shielded from one of the most important concepts in modern evolution. In engaging and conversational style, 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 scientists and educators, this book describes how evolution reveals both the great diversity and similarity among the Earth's organisms; it explores how scientists approach the question of evolution; and it illustrates 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. The book includes sample activities for teaching about evolution and the nature of science. For example, the book includes activities that investigate fossil footprints and population growth that teachers of science can use to introduce principles of evolution. Background information, materials, and step-by-step presentations are provided for each activity. In addition, this Teaching About Evolution and the Nature of Science builds on the 1996 National Science Education Standards released by the National Research Council?and offers detailed guidance on how to evaluate and choose instructional materials that support the standards. Comprehensive and practical, this book brings one of today's educational challenges into focus in a balanced and reasoned discussion. It will be of special interest to teachers of science, school administrators, and interested members of the community.
language: English
title: Teaching About Evolution and the Nature of Science
titlecomplete: Teaching About Evolution and the Nature of Science (St. in Social and Political Theory; 19)
genres: Teaching, Science, Evolution, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 17
publisher: National Academies Press