Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ770957
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007-Apr
Pages: 4
Abstractor: Author
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ISSN: ISSN-0021-9584
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Terra Firma: "Physics First" for Teaching Chemistry to Pre-Service Elementary School Teachers
More, Michelle B.
Journal of Chemical Education, v84 n4 p622-625 Apr 2007
A pre-service elementary school teacher chemistry class that incorporates the physics first idea is described. This class is taught basic physics followed by introductory chemistry and the students' response indicates that both science literacy and science interest increase using this method.
Descriptors: Physics, Chemistry, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Elementary School Teachers, Preservice Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, Science Interests, Scientific Literacy
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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