In Pursuit of Chemical Literacy: A Place for Chemical Reactions.

Bond, Douglas

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ERIC Number: EJ389653

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Publication Date: 1989

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In Pursuit of Chemical Literacy: A Place for Chemical Reactions.

Bond, Douglas

Journal of Chemical Education, v66 n2 p157-60 Feb 1989

Discusses changes made since the publication of "A Nation at Risk." Presents a chemistry course in which scientific literacy is a major emphasis. Provides methodology for the course and a listing of the topics for instruction. Notes several criticisms of the approach. (MVL)

Descriptors: Chemical Nomenclature, Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Course Organization, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Instructional Materials, Science Instruction, Scientific Literacy, Secondary School Science, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Opinion Papers

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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