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Manipulating 3D-Printed and Paper Models Enhances Student Understanding of Viral Replication
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Grantee Submission . 2016Paper presented at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) Annual International Conference (38th, Baltimore, MD, Apr 2016). - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Understanding key concepts in molecular biology requires reasoning about molecular processes that are not directly observable and, as such, presents a challenge to students and teachers. We ask whether novel interactive physical models and activities can help students understand key processes in viral replication. Our 3D tangible models are embedded with magnets that accurately represent chemical attractions and, in a study of 492 students, structured model use led to improved understanding of viral replication and self-assembly from pre- to posttest.
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- Language :
- English
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Grantee Submission
- Publication Type :
- Conference
- Accession number :
- ED567769
- Document Type :
- Speeches/Meeting Papers<br />Reports - Research