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ERIC Number: EJ541848
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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Consumer Science for the Non-Science High School Student.
Korchin, Florence G.
CSTA Journal, p29-39 Win 1997
Proposes that chemistry, biochemistry, physics, and arithmetic form a base from which students can focus on consumer issues. Describes a hands-on science program that stresses real world topics and employs portfolios which consist of a term paper, a student designed experiment, lab reports, and tests. (DDR)
Descriptors: Consumer Education, Hands on Science, High School Students, Interdisciplinary Approach, Portfolio Assessment, Relevance (Education), Science Instruction, Scientific Methodology, Secondary Education, Student Evaluation, Textiles Instruction
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Note: Journal availability: CSTA Journal, 3550 Watt Avenue #120, Sacramento, CA 95821-2666.