<p>Models and modelling play a central role in the nature of science, in its conduct, in the accreditation and dissemination of its outcomes, as well as forming a bridge to technology. They therefore have an important place in both the formal and informal science education provision made for people
Developing Models in Science Education
β Scribed by J.K. Gilbert, C. Boulter
- Publisher
- Springer
- Year
- 2000
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 188
- Edition
- 1
- Category
- Library
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