Author Bio: Jean Beard

Jean is Professor Emerita in the Biology Department at San Jose State University in California. At SJSU she was director of the Science Education Program, and taught general education science to college students. She has concentrated on improving evolution education and education about the nature of science.

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Using Historical Explanations

Many ancient explanations are based on non-technical, but careful, observations. These phenomena are still observable and indeed are part of the first knowledge gathered by young people. A number of these observations can be used as the basis for learning how science works.