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ERIC Number: EJ749942
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005-Oct
Pages: 3
Abstractor: Author
Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0021-9584
Based on a True Story: Using Movies as Source Material for General Chemistry Reports
Griep, Mark A.; Mikasen, Marjorie L.
Journal of Chemical Education, v82 n10 p1501-1503 Oct 2005
The story to improve student enthusiasm for writing reports about the chemistry behind events reported in the news and movies were chosen as the source material. The use of movies in the chemical classroom helps an instructor move the subject of chemistry from abstract, general themes to the personal and subjective arena of human interactions.
Descriptors: Chemistry, Culturally Relevant Education, Instructional Materials, Teaching Methods, Audiovisual Instruction, Technical Writing
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: N/A
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Language: English
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