Microscale Chemistry in the Comics

Szafran, Zvi; Pike, Ronald M.; Singh, Mono M.

doi:10.1021/ed071pa151

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“…Di Raddo (2006) suggested comics as a visual aid in learning lab safety and to help engage students and sustain their interest. Szafran, Pike and Singh (1994) described the benefits of comics in the context of microscale chemistry and laboratory work. While using comics in instructions and practical exercises, Trnova et al (2013) found both advantages and disadvantages which impact students learning science.…”

Section: General Frameworkmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Use of Comics in Experimental Instructions in a Non-formal Chemistry Learning Context

Affeldt¹,

Meinhart²,

Eilks³

2018

International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology

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Practical work is an essential component of science education. However, insufficient approaches towards practical work can limit the potential it has for promoting both students' motivation and situational interest. One suggestion to solve this problem is to use alternative forms of lab instruction which are both motivating and easy to comprehend. One potential avenue is the increased use of pictorial information instead of pure text-based approaches. This case describes the use of comics in experimental instructions in non-formal chemistry learning. Comics visualise stories, are viewed as comprehensible to students, and also allow instructors to connect scientific tasks with authentic situations taken from students´ lives. This paper describes a study of 6th grade students´ perceptions (age range 11-13 years) of using comic-based lab instructions in a non-formal inquiry-based laboratory learning environment which focused on the chemistry of water quality. Semi-structured interviews of pairs of students were conducted during their visits to the non-formal laboratory. These 22 interviews (44 students total) were then analysed using qualitative content analysis. Overall, very positive perceptions by the students could be identified with respect to comicbased experimental instructions. Further research on the most promising use of comics in science education is needed.

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Section: General Frameworkmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Use of Comics in Experimental Instructions in a Non-formal Chemistry Learning Context

Affeldt¹,

Meinhart²,

Eilks³

2018

International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology

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“…Popular, fiction comics have been used to convey environmental and laboratory safety messages (e.g. the Archie Comics: Archie and Friends Battle Toxic Household Wastes and Let's Have a Blast), albeit with an unknown success [15].…”

Section: Fiction Comics and Sciencementioning

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Science comics as tools for science education and communication: a brief, exploratory study

Tatalović¹

2009

JCOM

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Comics are a popular art form especially among children and as such provide a potential medium for science education and communication. In an attempt to present science comics in a museum exhibit I found many science themed comics and graphic books. Here I attempt to provide an overview of already available comics that communicate science, the genre of ‘science comics’. I also provide a quick literature review for evidence that comics can indeed be efficiently used for promoting scientific literacy via education and communication. I address the issue of lack of studies about science comics and their readers and suggest some possible reasons for this as well as some questions that could be addressed in future studies on the effect these comics may have on science communication.

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“…Michael Crichton’s novel Jurassic Park has been an inspiring source of discussions on the chemical defense of plants or chemicals used by animals for communication. Cartoons , and comic books can also illustrate chemical principles (e.g., microscale chemistry in Archie ’s comic book or general chemistry in Dick Tracy , − DC Comics , or Marvel comics). Recently, lab safety rules have been presented to students with comics, graphic novels, and mangas .…”

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Using Pop-Culture to Engage Students in the Classroom

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Herein, we describe how video games, TV shows or movies have been used to provide an innovative framework for students to think about chemistry and chemical engineering.The main objective of this paper is to show how science can be linked with pop culture, to provide educators with recent materials to use in classrooms, and to discuss the benefits and limitations of such tools. The videogames Fortnite, Spiderman and Angry Birds, the TV shows Game of Thrones and Breaking Bad, the Marvel movies, and the animated programs Raving Rabbids and Dragon Ball are used to illustrate different approaches to engage with students and encourage them to learn in a more recreational environment.

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Microscale Chemistry in the Comics

Abstract: Archie's comic book feature on microscale chemistry.

Cited by 15 publications

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The Use of Comics in Experimental Instructions in a Non-formal Chemistry Learning Context

The Use of Comics in Experimental Instructions in a Non-formal Chemistry Learning Context

Science comics as tools for science education and communication: a brief, exploratory study

Using Pop-Culture to Engage Students in the Classroom

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