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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Apr-10
Pages: 3
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The Chemical Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Brief Case of the Vile Humour
Shaw, Ken
Journal of Chemical Education, v89 n5 p640-642 Apr 2012
This story is a chemical mystery with an emphasis on qualitative analysis. It is, as well, part of a body of work that presents a scientific problem in mystery format in the context of the popular and beloved characters of 221B Baker Street. A break within the story allows readers to ponder and solve the mystery. Holmes and Watson provide the solution in the final paragraphs. (Contains 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Science Instruction, Elementary School Science, Secondary School Science, High Schools, Middle Schools, Elementary Schools, Qualitative Research, Novels, Problem Solving, Creative Teaching
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Education; Elementary Secondary Education; High Schools; Middle Schools
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Language: English
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