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ERIC Number: EJ262209
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1982-Feb
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One Hundred and Eighty Years of Education in Popular Science at the Royal Institution.
Porter, Sir George, F.R.S.
Journal of Chemical Education, v59 n2 p97-98 Feb 1982
The aims of popular science (science for all people, not just professionals) include assisting in the democratic process and fostering the enjoyment of science. Therefore, chemical education should focus on both the general public as well as future chemists. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Postsecondary Education, Relevance (Education), Science Curriculum, Science Education, Science Instruction, Scientific Literacy
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Speeches/Meeting Papers
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Language: English
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