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Fazio, Claudio; Guastella, Ivan; Tarantino, Giovanni – European Journal of Physics, 2009
A problem-based approach to the teaching of mechanical wave propagation, focused on observation and measurement of wave properties in solids and on modelling of these properties, is presented. In particular, some experimental results, originally aimed at measuring the propagation speed of sound waves in metallic rods, are used in order to deepen…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Science Instruction, Scientific Principles, Mechanics (Physics)
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Olson, Joanne K. – Science Scope, 2003
The nature of science is a vital part of students' educational experience. It includes understanding what science is and how it works, in accordance with Content Standard G of the "National Science Education Standards" (NRC 1996). Effective science instruction requires incorporation of science content, science processes, and the nature of science.…
Descriptors: Scientific Principles, Science Instruction, Science Education, National Standards