Using a Poetry Reading on Hemoglobin To Enhance Subject Matter

Using a Poetry Reading on Hemoglobin To Enhance Subject Matter

Poetry reading is identified as a fun way to review chemistry topics and spark student interest in the beauty and mystery of chemistry. A reading of the poem “Jerry-Built Forever” (on various aspects of hemoglobin) is used as an example; the poem is included in the article. Details of how the readin...

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Published in:Journal of chemical education Vol. 90; no. 2; pp. 215 - 218
Main Authors: Herrick, Richard S, Cording, Robert K
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Easton American Chemical Society and Division of Chemical Education, Inc 12-02-2013
Division of Chemical Education, Inc and ACS Publications Division of the American Chemical Society
American Chemical Society
Subjects:
Chemistry
College Science
College students
Creative Teaching
Discussion (Teaching Technique)
Faculty Development
Hemoglobin
High Schools
Organic chemistry
Poetry
Reading
Science education
Science Instruction
Scientific Concepts
Secondary School Science
Student Attitudes
Student Motivation
Teaching Methods
Biochemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Analogies/Transfer
Proteins/Peptides
General Public
Communication/Writing
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Summary:Poetry reading is identified as a fun way to review chemistry topics and spark student interest in the beauty and mystery of chemistry. A reading of the poem “Jerry-Built Forever” (on various aspects of hemoglobin) is used as an example; the poem is included in the article. Details of how the reading was performed and reactions of the students are presented.
ISSN:0021-9584
1938-1328
DOI:10.1021/ed300129q