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'Who Dunnit?': Learning Chemistry and Critical Thinking through Hands-On Forensic Science.

Authors :
Demetry, Chrysanthe
Nicoletti, Denise
Mix, Kimberlee
Source :
NEACT Journal. Win-Spr 2002 20(2):19-25.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Demonstrates how forensic science can be used as a framework for generating student interest and learning in chemistry and promoting critical thinking. The "Who Dunnit?" forensic science workshop was developed by undergraduate students and is one element of a two-week residential summer outreach program that seeks to develop interest in engineering among middle school girls. (Author/MM)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0270-8132
Volume :
20
Issue :
2
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
NEACT Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ648003
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research