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Pavlin, Jerneja; Glazar, Sasa A.; Slapnicar, Miha; Devetak, Iztok – Chemistry Education Research and Practice, 2019
The purpose of this paper is to explore and explain students' achievements in solving context-based gas exercises comprising the macroscopic and submicroscopic levels of chemical concepts. The influence of specific variables, such as interest in learning, formal-reasoning abilities, and visualisation abilities, is a significant factor that should…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Science Education, Educational Background, Science Interests
Curriculum Review, 2009
Energy is a valuable resource that comes in many different forms. In "Energy: 25 Projects Investigate Why We Need Power and How We Get It" kids ages 9-12 learn about the history and science of the world's sources of energy, from nonrenewable fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas to renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power.…
Descriptors: Fuels, Energy Education, Energy, Preadolescents
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Kellie, Shawn; Kellie, Tonya; Corbin-Tipton, Elizabeth – Science and Children, 2006
A fast way to teach investigative skills in science is to tie them to NASCAR using Hot Wheels Formula Fuelers Race Cars. These inexpensive toy cars travel different distances based on the strength of the "electrolyte" (a substance that conducts electricity when dissolved in water) in their "fuel" tanks. Advertisements for these race cars urge kids…
Descriptors: Travel, Fuels, Science Activities, Grade 5