The visual core of science: Definition and applications to education

International Journal of Science Education

Volumn 27, Issue 5, 2005, Pages 529-548

  Mathewson, James H ^a  

^a SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 18644381479     PISSN: 09500693     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09500690500060417     Document Type: Article

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