Teachers of all disciplines . . . need to recognize the importance of science in the curriculum not simply as science per se, but in how it relates to the social, political, and economic spheres of human endeavor . . . We must see science as a bridge to other cultures and as a basis for communication. A focus on global education can help our students to realize that a sharing of ideas and cooperation among cultures is to the benefit of all. The science teacher can be a key figure in accomplishing this goal. This article was first published in January, 1990.