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There are teachers and texts who/which put so much emphasis on the
historical aspects of science that kids are left with the idea that's
what science is mostly all about: memorizing the names and dates and
accomplishments of a lot of dead people, like a bad social studies
class.
I think history of science is best served as dessert, after basic
nutrition has been assured. Or perhaps as with herbs, carefully
used as
an adjunct to the recipe, but not in such strength as to become the
predominant flavor. Or like a fine dinner wine, exquisite but not
really to be drunk for its own sake. Ooooooh, I hope this doesn't
starta can-you-top-this simile contest on Phys-L :-)