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1920s
The early 20th century, as described by Black & Atkin, there was an increasing awareness of the impact of science in daily life. "The goal of science teaching gradually became one of helping students to understand the applications of science". -
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World War II
WWII marks a departure from "science-in-everyday-life" toward the "production of scientists". This time period marked a interest in the academic research community in science and mathematics curriculum. -
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The Space Race
The Cold War and Space Race is associated with the "post-Sputnik reforms" These reforms are characterized by two main goals that were supported by the National Science Foundation 1) to support basic scientific research, 2) improve American science education Here we see a massive influx of funding and direct involvement from the nations most accomplished scientists in public education. -
Textbook Publication
This text was published in the 1960s. Looking at the references within this text, there are citations that date as late as 1965 and one citations from July of 1970. The most important detail is this was published Post World War II This text is all about Biology as a Science -
1970s
The 1970s marked new curriculum priorities. Less concerned with military power and the space race. More concerned with economic competitiveness. Marked the beginning of "standards"