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Iona, Mario – 1972
Examples of errors in statements of physics concepts found in textbooks at all levels are cited and discussed. The author states: "There seems to be a tendency to be deliberately careless in textbooks for the lower levels, apparently in an attempt to be understood more easily." Oversimplifications identified as errors are presented with…
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Instructional Materials, Physics, Scientific Concepts

Iona, Mario – 1972
In a speech given at the National Science Teachers Association meeting in 1972, certain errors found in Junior High School Physics textbooks were identified. The reasons which had been given for these errors included the belief that the explanations given were more readily understood by the students. The need to identify these apparently obvious…
Descriptors: Instructional Materials, Junior High Schools, Physical Sciences, Physics

Iona, Mario – Physics Teacher, 1977
Describes errors occurring in a textbook presentation of electrical resistance across carbon arcs and filaments. (SL)
Descriptors: Electricity, Instructional Materials, Light, Luminescence

Iona, Mario – Physics Teacher, 1988
Evaluates an elementary textbook (Journeys in Science, volume 3) on thermodynamics. Points out some inadequate expressions and explains the reasons. (YP)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Heat, Misconceptions

Iona, Mario – Physics Teacher, 1989
Indicates and describes items that are incorrect in textbooks and a teacher edition of Discover SCIENCE for K-6. (YP)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Fundamental Concepts, Physics