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In the Classroom
Chemistry in the Real World
Martin B. Jones
Department of Chemistry, Adams State College, Alamosa, CO 81102

Christina R. Miller
Department of Chemistry, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614

Cover
April 2001
Vol. 78 No. 4
p. 484

Abstract
This article describes a technique to maintain student interest in introductory chemistry classes, which has been used since 1997. Weekly "Chemistry in the Real World" discussions that focus on a topic related to the course material permit students to see that chemistry is much more than an abstract subject--it is, in fact, truly a part of their lives. Student response to these discussions has been quite positive, as measured by survey results and from anecdotal evidence.
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*  Citation
Jones, Martin B.; Miller, Christina R. J. Chem. Educ. 2001 78 484.
*  Keywords
General Chemistry; Introductory / High School Chemistry; Nonmajor Courses; Teaching / Learning Aids
*  History
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March 2, 2001
August 31, 2005
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