Transferring Not Transforming Energy.

Ellse, Mark

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Publication Date: 1988

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Transferring Not Transforming Energy.

Ellse, Mark

School Science Review, v69 n248 p427-37 Mar 1988

Examines secondary science textbooks for their interpretation of energy concepts. Discusses some of the confusion created by the use of the "forms of energy" approach. Advocates the use of "energy transfer" terminology. Critically examines examples of common text passages from British textbooks. (CW)

Descriptors: Energy, Energy Education, Foreign Countries, Science Education, Scientific Concepts, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Textbook Content, Textbook Evaluation, Textbooks, Vocabulary

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Reports - Research

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Audience: Practitioners; Researchers; Policymakers

Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (Great Britain)

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