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Peer reviewedFeher, Elsa; Rice, Karen – Science Education, 1988
Examines childrens' (age 8-14) conceptions of shadow formation through interviews. Identifies "the trigger model" of shadows and finds that there are multiple roles that children attribute to light. (YP)
Descriptors: Cognitive Mapping, Cognitive Structures, Concept Formation, Elementary Education
