Memories and scientific literacy: Remembering exhibits from a science centre

International Journal of Science Education

Volumn 22, Issue 10, 2000, Pages 1117-1132

  Medved, Maria I ^a   Oatley, Keith ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO   (Canada)

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EID: 0942297205     PISSN: 09500693     EISSN: 14645289     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/095006900429475     Document Type: Article

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