Leyden, Michael B.

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ERIC Number: EJ523436

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1996

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"Sinkers" and "Floaters."

Leyden, Michael B.

Teaching PreK-8, v26 n6 p24-25 Mar 1996

Describes a science experiment that gives students experiences with the float-sink phenomena and allows them to practice what Piaget called formal operational thinking. The goal of the experiment is to determine some of the variables responsible for cans of soda sinking or floating. (TJQ)

Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Formal Operations, Logical Thinking, Piagetian Theory, Science Experiments, Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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