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Chemistry Game Shows
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We present a technological improvement to the use of game shows to help students review for tests. Our approach uses HTML files interpreted with a browser on a computer attached to an LCD projector. The HTML files can be easily modified for use of the game in a variety of courses.
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High School / Introductory ChemistryKeywords (Pedagogy):
Humor / Puzzles / GamesKeywords (Subject):
Enrichment / Review MaterialsCiting Articles
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- Received: August 03, 2009
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