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Idea Bank: Mixing Proverbs and Chemistry

The Science Teacher—February 2004

Learning symbols for elements is a chore few students enjoy. Even though many students become confused along the way, this knowledge is essential in the study of chemistry. To help students with this learning process, elements and their symbols can be used in a word puzzle that spells out a popular proverb. This strategy effectively integrates chemistry with language and value-formation.
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