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ERIC Number: EJ658216
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-0031-9120
Earth Science Contexts for Teaching Physics. Part 1: Why Teach Physics in an Earth Science Context?
King, Chris; Kennett, Peter
Physics Education, v37 n6 p467-69 Nov 2002
Explains how physics teaching can be more relevant to elementary and secondary students by integrating physics and earth science content that students can relate to and understand. Identifies and explains Earth contexts that can be appropriately implemented into the physics curriculum. (Author/YDS)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Elementary Education, Integrated Curriculum, Interdisciplinary Approach, Middle Schools, Physics, Science Instruction, Scientific Literacy
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Note: For parts 2-3, see SE 568 114-115.