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  Home > JCE Print > Journal of Chemical Education > Issues > 2006  > April  >
In the Classroom
Acrostic Puzzles in the Classroom
Dorothy Swain
Marshfield High School, Coos Bay, OR 97420
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April 2006
Vol. 83 No. 4
p. 589
Abstract
Acrostic puzzles are an effective vehicle to expose students to the history and philosophy of science without lecturing. Students need to use all of their knowledge to solve these puzzles, not just what they have learned in science classes. Students practice word-recall skills, spelling, and pattern recognition. Afterwards, they have a stimulating science-related quotation to think about, as well as the name of a noted thinker. The quotations can provide a common background of "wisdom" that the instructor can draw on when trying to explain difficult concepts throughout the year.
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 Swain, Dorothy. J. Chem. Educ. 2006 83 589.
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 Atomic Properties / Structure; Enrichment / Review Materials; First-Year Undergraduate / General; High School / Introductory Chemistry; History / Philosophy; Humor / Puzzles / Games; Nomenclature / Units / Symbols; Nonmajor Courses; Periodicity / Periodic Table
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