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ERIC Number: EJ666890
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-0157-244X
WISE Inquiry in Fifth Grade Biology.
Williams, Michelle; Linn, Marcia C.
Research in Science Education, v32 n4 p415-36 2002
Reports on a two-year study designed to investigate how a Web-Based Integrated Science Environment (WISE) project called "Plants in Space" featuring classroom investigations enabled 5th grade students to increase their understanding of plant growth and development. Investigates two versions of the curriculum and considers how understanding of the material improved with the revised curriculum. (Contains 21 references.) (Author/YDS)
Descriptors: Biology, Educational Technology, Elementary Education, Grade 5, Hands on Science, Internet, Photosynthesis, Science Curriculum, Science Instruction
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Note: Theme issue: The Value and Challenges of Using Learning Technologies To Support Students in Learning Science.