An Improved Model for Demonstrating the Mechanism of Breathing.

Yip, Din-yan

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ERIC Number: EJ578419

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1998

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An Improved Model for Demonstrating the Mechanism of Breathing.

Yip, Din-yan

American Biology Teacher, v60 n7 p528-30 Sep 1998

Points out that the standard bell-jar model used to illustrate breathing has some features that may lead to a misunderstanding of the mechanism of ventilation. Proposes modifications to the model. (DDR)

Descriptors: Anatomy, Biology, Demonstrations (Science), Elementary Education, General Science, Laboratory Equipment, Models, Science Activities, Science Curriculum

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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