Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ749940
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005-Oct
Pages: 7
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Employing Popular Children's Literature to Teach Elementary School Chemistry: An Engaging Outreach Program
Wally, Laura M.; Levinger, Nancy E.; Grainger, David W.
Journal of Chemical Education, v82 n10 p1489-1495 Oct 2005
A chemistry outreach program to enthuse students of elementary school levels through employing popular children's literature Harry Potter is presented. The outreach activity performance found the students discovering new skills, learning more about science, and participating enthusiastically in the program without any added incentive from their teacher.
Descriptors: Outreach Programs, Chemistry, Childrens Literature, Popular Culture, Relevance (Education), Elementary Education, Student Improvement, Program Effectiveness
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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