Towards scientific literacy: a core curriculum for adult learners and literacy teachers. / Frederick J. Thomas and Allan K. Kondo
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TextPublisher: Tehran: Hulton Educational Publications, c1978Description: xi, 96 p.: ill.; 23cmISBN: 0717508056Subject(s): Science -- Study and teaching | Adult education -- Curriculum subjects: Science Developing countries. For teachingLOC classification: LC5225.R4 T36| Item type | Current location | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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WISCONSIN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, GHANA - MAIN LIBRARY AEC | WISCONSIN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, GHANA - MAIN LIBRARY | LC5225.R4 T36 (Browse shelf) | Available | 6921/12 |
Contents: The Social context of scientific literacy -- An Introduction to science: who is a scientist?-how to do an experiment -- The Environment: weather-rain-storms-controlling weather-soil erosion-space -- Health: Parasites and bacteria - preventing infections - drugs and medicines - human nutrition - reproduction and family planning - mental illness - general health problems -- Agriculture: Plant nutrition - plant pests and diseases - Animal health - selection of seed and breeding animals -- Energy: Different forms of energy - internal-combustion engines - electricity - radio and television -- Some ideas on teaching science in non-formal settings -- Science in functional literacy: Case studies from Iran and India agriculture and health.
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