Articulations: A Case for "Physics First"

Diana S. Mason
Department of Chemistry, University of North Texas, Denton, TX 76203-5070
J. Chem. Educ., 2002, 79 (12), p 1393
DOI: 10.1021/ed079p1393
Publication Date (Web): December 1, 2002

Abstract

Considering teaching physics, then chemistry, and finally biology in high school.

Keywords (Audience):

High School / Introductory Chemistry

Keywords (Domain):

Curriculum

Keywords (Feature):

Especially for High School Teachers

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