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The Emergence of Quantification in the Pressure-Volume Relationship for Gases: A Textbook Analysis.
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de Berg, Kevin C. – Science Education, 1989
Examines the possibility that part of the problem in the teaching of physical science may lie in teaching-learning materials. Selects 14 chemistry textbooks and 14 physics textbooks in Australia. Analyzes them based on learning theory and scientific literacy. (YP)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Foreign Countries, Physics, Science Curriculum
An Evaluation of the Use of Analogy, Simile, and Metaphor in Science Texts.
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Gilbert, Steven W. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1989
Investigates whether enriching text with analogies, similes, and metaphors has an impact on student cognitive learning and attitudes. Reports no gain on achievement, negative gain on attitude, no gain on proposition recall test, and negative gain on student attention to the text. (YP)
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Language Usage, Metaphors, Science Curriculum
Russian Physics Education--How Good Is It?
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Wallach, David L. – Physics Teacher, 1989
Describes the Soviet educational system and physics textbooks and compares them to their American counterparts. Seventeen references are listed. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Physics
Developing the Energy Concepts in Introductory Physics.
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Arons, A. B. – Physics Teacher, 1989
Reviews the problem of certain logical and conceptual shortcomings in textbook presentations of the energy concepts in introductory physics. Discusses concepts and principles related to thermodynamics and echanics. Provides many formulas and diagrams. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Energy, Fundamental Concepts, Higher Education