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A (mis)understanding of astronomical proportions?(Perspectives: Research and tips to support science education)
Science and Children
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September 1, 2008|
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"When teaching astronomy, I've noticed my students have lots of incorrect ideas about the solar system. Despite the multiple hands-on activities and explanations of the scientific ideas included in our unit, students still hang onto their misconceptions. I don't have a strong background in astronomy myself, and wonder--What can I do to better assist students in learning astronomy concepts?"
What are some astronomy misconceptions common to elementary-aged students?
Researchers over the past five decades have identified a number of commonly held ...
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Sulfur Dioxide Pollution in Yellowstone Valley of Montana Drops in 2003.
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News
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POLLUTION LEVELS DROP: Yellowstone Valley's sulfur dioxide amounts fall in 2003
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EPA proposal seeks change in sulfur dioxide regulation
Newspaper article from: The Billings Gazette
; ...would tighten the regulation of sulfur dioxide pollution at three off refineries...Billings. EPA's effort to control sulfur dioxide in the valley began 13 years ago...industry improvements. Last year sulfur dioxide emissions totaled 14,235 tons...
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A simple diffuse reflectance Fourier transform infrared spectroscopic determination of sulfur dioxide in ambient air using potassium tetrachloromercurate as the absorbing reagent.(RESIDUES AND TRACE ELEMENTS)(Report)
Magazine article from: Journal of AOAC International
; ...analytical method for determination of sulfur dioxide in ambient air by a gas to solid-phase conversion method. Sulfur dioxide is determined in the form of sulfite...used in this method absorbs sulfur dioxide from the atmosphere in the form...
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News Wire article from: The Hindustan Times
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News Wire article from: US Fed News Service, Including US State News
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