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History and Nature of Science: Historical perspectives Grades 9-12, page 201 In history, diverse cultures have contributed scientific knowledge and
technologic inventions. Modern science began to evolve rapidly in Europe
several hundred years ago. During the last two centuries, it has contributed
significantly to the industrialization of Western and non-Western cultures.
However, other, non-European cultures have developed scientific ideas and
solved human problems through technology.
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Benchmark 1C The Nature of Science: The
Scientific Enterprise
Grades 9-12, page 19
Modern science is based on traditions of thought that came together
in Europe about 500 years ago. People from all cultures now contribute
to that tradition.