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ERIC Number: EJ386235
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1988
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Chemistry Is Like A...
Licata, Kenneth P.
Science Teacher, v55 n8 p41-43 Nov 1988
Explains the use of constructing and analyzing analogies as a way to enhance student understanding and recollection of scientific concepts. Offers suggestions for topics including energy activation, phases of matter, electron transitions, equilibrium, covalent bonds, wave and particle duality, reaction types, ideal versus real gases, and oxidation and reduction potentials. (RT)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Comprehension, Concept Formation, Concept Teaching, Fundamental Concepts, Instructional Improvement, Physical Sciences, Science Activities, Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts, Secondary School Science, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Teachers; Administrators; Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers: Analogies