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Peer reviewedRioseco, Marilu; Romero, Ricardo; Pedersen, Jon E. – Science Teacher, 1998
Examines the interest level of Chilean students in physics and technology in light of unacceptable performance levels in these areas. Relevant thermodynamics problems applicable to students' daily lives generated more interest. Discusses the importance of presentation to student acceptance of the curriculum. (AIM)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Physics, Problem Solving
