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ERIC Number: EJ607131
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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Promoting Scientific and Technological Literacy: Teaching Biodiesel.
Eilks, Ingo
Science Education International, v11 n1 p16-21 Mar 2000
Describes a unit on biodiesel from a socio-critical chemistry teaching approach aimed at improving student participation and decision making. Explores the use of biodiesel (chemically changed vegetable oils), especially in Europe. The unit proved to be successful as students participated enthusiastically and social and scientific goals were achieved. (Contains 13 references.) (YDS)
Descriptors: Chemical Industry, Chemistry, Diesel Engines, Fuels, High Schools, Instructional Materials, Middle Schools, Paleontology, Resource Materials, Science Activities, Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Europe