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ERIC Number: EJ556165
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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ISSN: ISSN-0002-7685
Nonconventional Methods in Teaching Matter, Atoms, Molecules and the Periodic Table for Nonmajor Students.
Cherif, Abour A.; Adams, Gerald E.; Cannon, Charles E.
American Biology Teacher, v59 n7 p428-38 Sep 1997
Describes several activities used to teach students from middle school age to college nonmajors about the nature of matter, atoms, molecules and the periodic table. Strategies integrate such approaches as hands-on activities, visualization, writing, demonstrations, role play, and guided inquiry. For example, the periodic table is viewed as a town in several activities. (PVD)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Concept Formation, Constructivism (Learning), Demonstrations (Science), Hands on Science, Higher Education, Inquiry, Interdisciplinary Approach, Introductory Courses, Matter, Nonmajors, Science Activities, Science Instruction, Science Process Skills, Scientific Concepts, Secondary Education, Teaching Methods, Visual Learning, Writing Across the Curriculum
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Molecules; Periodic Table