Using Proverbs in Chemistry

Jorge G. Ibanez
Mexican Microscale Chemistry Center, Universidad Iberoamericana, 01210 México, D.F., Mexico
J. Chem. Educ., 2002, 79 (4), p 454
DOI: 10.1021/ed079p454
Publication Date (Web): April 1, 2002

Abstract

A matching test is presented. It contains popular sayings and proverbs that can be used to describe, exemplify, illustrate, or explain chemical phenomena. Proposed answers are included.

Keywords (Audience):

High School / Introductory Chemistry

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Collaborative / Cooperative Learning

Keywords (Subject):

Enrichment / Review Materials

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