Project-Based Science: Reflections of a Middle School Teacher.

Scott, Carolyn A.

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ERIC Number: EJ491703

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1994

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Project-Based Science: Reflections of a Middle School Teacher.

Scott, Carolyn A.

Elementary School Journal, v95 n1 p75-94 Sep 1994

Relates a middle school teacher's experiences using the project-based science approach with two groups of seventh graders. Describes the features of project-based science and the content and activities of the units taught. Discusses the challenges of implementing this approach and compares the strengths and weaknesses of project-based and traditional science instruction. (TJQ)

Descriptors: Grade 7, Middle School Students, Middle Schools, Personal Narratives, Program Descriptions, Program Effectiveness, Program Implementation, Science Instruction, Science Projects, Student Projects, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Theme Issue Topic: Action Research