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ERIC Number: EJ637946
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0263-5143
The History of Chemistry. The Case of the Supposed Isomerism of the Hydrocarbon Ethane in the Construction of Knowledge: Implications for Chemical Education.
Cross, Roger T.; Price, Ronald F.
Research in Science and Technological Education, v19 n2 p159-70 Nov 2001
Contends that chemical education proposals for changing the conception of chemistry literacy should include making explicit the relationship between chemistry as science and chemistry as technology. Illustrates the importance of distinguishing between scientific and technological activities by explaining the events and processes that are occurring. (Author/MM)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Science Education History, Science Instruction, Secondary Education, Sex Differences, Teaching Methods, Technology Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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