I read about "Flatland" many ages ago in Junior High School and recall
snippets with a grin.  Would anyone know the real title, author, or
other info whereby I might find it? Thanks in advance,

-Ken Jacobs

Fred Grinnell wrote:
>
> I have long felt that science education looses an important opportunity
> by not paying more attention to the shape of the Earth. Here is an
> opportunity to explore how science evolves, and how knowledge develops
> even when it appears to contradict everyday perception. We did, after
> all, begin with the belief that the earth was flat, and there were
> specific observations and experiments that led to a change in prevailing
> beliefs. Significant controversies developed during various historical
> periods regarding the shape of the earth. And important technologies
> developed in relationship to our evolving understanding. What a great
> way to teach science!
>
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