The Energy—Culture Connection

by: Barbara Urban

Understanding other cultures provides students with a global identification, which allows them to see how our nation fits into the world society. When advances in science are incorporated into multicultural lessons, students comprehend the relevance of science to everyday life. Students begin to realize how science has helped shape civilizations. In the activity described in this article, students learn a multicultural lesson about how energy sources shape civilizations.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 3/1/2000Stock # tst00_067_03_33Volume 067Issue 03

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