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Direct linkWernecke, Ulrike; Schwanewedel, Julia; Harms, Ute – Science Education, 2018
Energy transfer in ecosystems is an abstract and challenging topic for learners. Metaphors are widely used in scientific and educational discourse to communicate ideas about abstract phenomena. However, although considered valuable teaching tools, metaphors are ambiguous and can be misleading when used in educational contexts. Educational…
Descriptors: Figurative Language, Energy, Power Technology, Ecology
