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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ943945
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Jun
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Science in Drama: Using Television Programmes to Teach Concepts and Techniques
Rutter, Gordon
School Science Review, v92 n341 p121-125 Jun 2011
By using a specific episode of the popular television cartoon series "The Simpsons," a range of techniques can be communicated, including microscope setup and use, simple chemical analysis, observation, and interpretation. Knowledge of blood groups and typing, morphological comparison of hair samples, fingerprint analysis, and DNA fingerprinting are covered. Potential for covering literacy, numeracy, and other outcomes are also discussed. (Contains 1 box and 2 online resources.)
Descriptors: Cartoons, Chemistry, Scientific Concepts, Television, Teaching Methods, Science Instruction, Science Laboratories, Science Process Skills, Scientific Literacy, Creative Teaching, Secondary School Science, Crime
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Secondary Education
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Language: English
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