Abstract

Contends that chemical education proposals for changing the conception of chemistry literacy should include making explicit the relationship between chemistry as science and chemistry as technology. Illustrates the importance of distinguishing between scientific and technological activities by explaining the events and processes that are occurring. (Author/MM)

Citation

Cross, R.T. & Price, R.F. (2001). The History of Chemistry. The Case of the Supposed Isomerism of the Hydrocarbon Ethane in the Construction of Knowledge: Implications for Chemical Education. Research in Science & Technological Education, 19(2), 159. Retrieved June 2, 2023 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/165508/.

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Keywords

• chemistry
• Science Education History
• Science Instruction
• secondary education
• Sex Differences
• teaching methods
• Technology Education