New Jersey Department of Education New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards Take Me To . . .
Science is a human endeavor involving successes and failures, trials and tribulations.
Students should know that many people of all cultures have contributed to our understanding of science and that science has a rich and fascinating history. This standard encourages students to learn about the people and events that have shaped or revolutionized important scientific theories and concepts. Recognize that scientific ideas and knowledge have come from men and women of all cultures. Recognize that scientific theories emerge over time, depend on the contributions of many people, and reflect the social and political climate of their time. Develop a time line of major events and people in the history of science, in conjunction with other world events.