Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ770217
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007-Apr
Pages: 2
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ISSN: ISSN-0021-9584
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A Spoonful of C[subscript 12]H[subscript 22]O[subscript 11] Makes the Chemistry Go Down: Candy Motivations in the High School Chemistry Classroom
Ennever, Fanny K.
Journal of Chemical Education, v84 n4 p615-616 Apr 2007
A food motivation activity, using a candy bar for high school chemistry classes is described. The use of everyday items like candy makes lab sessions interesting for students and may also help connect chemical concepts to their observable world and encourage them to ask questions.
Descriptors: Chemistry, Secondary School Science, Science Instruction, Motivation, Food, Teaching Methods
Division of Chemical Education of the American Chemical Society. Subscription Department, P.O. Box 1267, Bellmawr, NJ 08099-1267. Tel: 800-691-9846; Tel: 856-931-5825; Fax: 856-931-4115; e-mail: jchemed@egpp.com; Web site: http://jchemed.chem.wisc.edu/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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