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Teaching Energy Conservation as a Unifying Principle in Physics

Authors: Jordi Solbes, Jenaro Guisasola, Francisco Tarín

Published in: Journal of Science Education and Technology | Issue 3/2009

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In this work we present the design and assessment of a teaching sequence aimed at introducing the principle of energy conservation at post-compulsory secondary school level (16–18 year olds). The proposal is based on the result of research into teaching-learning difficulties and on the analysis of the physics framework. Evidence is shown that this teaching sequence, together with the methodology used in the classroom, may result in students having a better grasp of the principle of energy conservation.

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Title: Teaching Energy Conservation as a Unifying Principle in Physics
Authors: Jordi Solbes
Jenaro Guisasola
Francisco Tarín
Publication date: 01-06-2009
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Published in: Journal of Science Education and Technology / Issue 3/2009
Print ISSN: 1059-0145
Electronic ISSN: 1573-1839
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10956-009-9149-3

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