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Peer reviewedSmith, Edward L.; Anderson, Charles W. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1984
Examined instructional materials, teacher planning, instruction, and student conceptions related to an activity unit on plants and photosynthesis. Reasons are offered about why the teacher was unsuccessful in helping students replace their misconceptions with scientific conceptions, although the teacher knew this misconception existed. (JN)
Descriptors: Botany, Concept Formation, Concept Teaching, Curriculum Development
