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Peer reviewedHoffman, Joseph L.; Wu, Hsin-Kai; Krajcik, Joseph S.; Soloway, Elliot – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2003
Investigates the depth and accuracy of 6th grade students' content understandings as well as the use of search-and-assess strategies when using on-line resources. Uses scaffolded curriculum materials while completing on-line inquiry units. Concludes that students develop accurate and in-depth understandings if they use search-and-assess strategies…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Concept Formation, Grade 6, Inquiry
Peer reviewedJones, M. Gail; Andre, Thomas; Superfine, Richard; Taylor, Russell – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2003
Explores how educational experience organized around students' use of a world wide web (WWW)-controllable atomic force microscope (AFM) influenced student understanding of viruses. Conducts a unit on viruses for two high school biology classes, which incorporated the use of WWW-controllable AFM. Suggests that the use of this technology as a tool…
Descriptors: Biology, Computer Uses in Education, Concept Formation, Curriculum Development
