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ERIC Number: EJ566745
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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ISSN: ISSN-0950-0693
Understanding of Energy in Biology and Vitalistic Conceptions.
Barak, Judith; Gorodetsky, Malka; Chipman, David
International Journal of Science Education, v19 n1 p21-30 Jan 1997
Addresses the possible connection between misconceptions of energy in biological phenomena and adherence to scientifically oriented conceptions of biology. Makes recommendations for basing the biology curriculum on the second law of thermodynamics. Contains 31 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Biology, Concept Formation, Energy, Higher Education, Misconceptions, Science Curriculum, Secondary Education, Thermodynamics
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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