An Encounter with Acronyms in the Biology Classroom.

Govindarajan, Girish

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Publication Date: 1991

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An Encounter with Acronyms in the Biology Classroom.

Govindarajan, Girish

American Biology Teacher, v53 n8 p484-85 Nov-Dec 1991

Describes an activity having students investigate and report the names of acronyms. Presents a list of common acronyms used in biological education. Author found that having students investigate acronyms improved their comprehension of the large number of seemingly complex and intimidating bioscientific jargon. (PR)

Descriptors: Abbreviations, Biology, Foreign Countries, Jargon, Library Research, Science Education, Science Instruction, Secondary Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: India

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