SIFTING FACT FROM FICTION IN SPACE TRAVEL.

The article provides insights for adults on how to guide their children towards the theme of various television programs suited for children audiences in the U.S. The author puts emphasis on the identification of the programs whether fiction or real. For example, rocket trip in space show would give...

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Publicado en:Science Education Vol. 41; no. 4; pp. 301 - 305
Autor principal: Sternig, Jonn
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Wiley-Blackwell Oct1957
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Sumario:The article provides insights for adults on how to guide their children towards the theme of various television programs suited for children audiences in the U.S. The author puts emphasis on the identification of the programs whether fiction or real. For example, rocket trip in space show would give them the idea that it was not much different than an airplane trip in air. Thus the author stresses that adults have a real responsibility to know how to sift the fact from the fiction and to be able to guide children in a scientifically sound understanding of developments leading to space travel.