Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ717130
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004-Mar-1
Pages: 3
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ISSN: ISSN-0021-9584
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Thermodynamics in Context: A Case Study of Contextualized Teaching for Undergraduates
Holman, John; Pilling, Gwen
Journal of Chemical Education, v81 n3 p373-375 Mar 2004
Chemical thermodynamics that is often considered abstract and demanding could be made more accessible by taking a contextualized approach. The trial of a course designed for chemistry majors dealing with gas laws and the first law of thermodynamics in the existing course are illustrated.
Descriptors: Thermodynamics, Science Instruction, Chemistry, Case Studies, Teaching Methods, Undergraduate Study, Majors (Students), Fuels
Journal of Chemical Education, Subscription Department, P.O. Box 1267, Bellmawr, NJ 08099-1267. Web site: http://jchemed.chem.wisc.edu/AboutJCE/contact.html.
Publication Type: Guides - General; Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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