Using Games To Teach Chemistry: An Annotated Bibliography

Jeanne V. Russell
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin, Chemistry Department, 4901 E. University Blvd., Odessa, TX 79762
J. Chem. Educ., 1999, 76 (4), p 481
DOI: 10.1021/ed076p481
Publication Date (Web): April 1, 1999

Abstract

A list of published or marketed games based on a chemistry motif is presented. Each game is listed according to its level, subject matter, and title. A bibliographic notation and a short description are given for each game.

Keywords (Audience):

High School / Introductory Chemistry

Keywords (Domain):

Organic Chemistry

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Humor / Puzzles / Games

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