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ERIC Number: EJ646137
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0036-6811
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Testing Murphy's Law: Urban Myths as a Source of School Science Projects.
Matthews, Robert A. J.
School Science Review, v83 n302 p23-28 Sep 2001
Discusses the urban myth that "If toast can land butter-side down, it will" as an example of a source of projects demonstrating the use of the scientific method beyond its usual settings. Other urban myths suitable for investigation are discussed. (Author/MM)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Science Activities, Science and Society, Science Education, Science Projects, Scientific Methodology, Scientific Principles
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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