Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ823741
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008-Oct
Pages: 4
Abstractor: As Provided
Reference Count: 40
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ISSN: ISSN-0021-9584
Meet the Molecules in Chocolate: Informal Opportunities for Building Thematic Molecular Models with Children
Amey, Jennifer R.; Fletcher, Matthew D.; Fletcher, Rachael V.; Jones, Alison; Roberts, Erica W.; Roberts, Ieuan O.
Journal of Chemical Education, v85 n10 p1361-1364 Oct 2008
We describe the development and use of a molecular model building activity with a chocolate theme, suitable for a public presentation of chemistry through interaction with visitors to science festivals and museums, and as a special classroom activity during science weeks, and so forth. (Contains 3 figures.)
Descriptors: Organic Chemistry, Museums, Molecular Structure, Science Instruction, Learning Activities, Creative Teaching, Models, Secondary School Science, Inquiry
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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