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The Nature of Science as a Foundation for Teaching Science: Evolution as a Case Study

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Nelson, C.E., Nickels, M.K., Beard, J. (1998). The Nature of Science as a Foundation for Teaching Science: Evolution as a Case Study. In: McComas, W.F. (eds) The Nature of Science in Science Education. Science & Technology Education Library, vol 5. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-47215-5_20

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