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Peer reviewedAdamson, Lauren B.; Foster, Martha A.; Roark, Martha L.; Reed, Donna B. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1998
Reports on a case study that examines the beginnings of gender differentiation during a naturally occurring academic activity designed to support and guide young children's interest in doing science. Contains 25 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Elementary Secondary Education, Hands on Science, Parent Participation
Direct linkPluta, William J.; Chinn, Clark A.; Duncan, Ravit Golan – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2011
Epistemic criteria are the standards used to evaluate scientific products (e.g., models, evidence, arguments). In this study, we analyzed epistemic criteria for good models generated by 324 middle-school students. After evaluating a range of scientific models, but before extensive instruction or experience with model-based reasoning practices,…
Descriptors: Evidence, Scientific Principles, Familiarity, Science Instruction
Peer reviewedLeonard, William H.; And Others – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1981
Compares the effectiveness of an Extended Discretion (ED) laboratory approach (exercising independent judgment) to a BSCS Green Version laboratory program. Results from 10 classes taught by five teachers, each teaching one experimental and one control group, favor the ED approach on a number of measures. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Biology, Curriculum Evaluation, Grade 10, High School Students
