Fifteen Simple Discrepant Events That Teach Science Principles and Concepts.

Wright, Emmett L.

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Publication Date: 1981-Nov

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Fifteen Simple Discrepant Events That Teach Science Principles and Concepts.

Wright, Emmett L.

School Science and Mathematics, v81 n7 p575-80 Nov 1981

A list of demonstrations of discrepant events which have been found to stimulate the curiosity of students in science at the secondary school level are presented. A brief description of the materials and procedures for 15 of these demonstrations is outlined, with short explanations of concepts and principles involved. (MP)

Descriptors: Discussion, Experiments, Laboratory Experiments, Science Experiments, Science Instruction, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Student Motivation, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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