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ERIC Number: EJ605605
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-1090-185X
Astronomical Misconceptions and the Effectiveness of Science Museums in Promoting Conceptual Change.
Stover, Shawn; Saunders, Gerry
Journal of Elementary Science Education, v12 n1 p41-52 Spr 2000
Identifies misconceptions concerning the effect of gravity on planetary motion and attempts to foster conceptual change through the hands-on, informal environment of a science museum. (Author/CCM)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Hands on Science, Misconceptions, Museums, Science Activities, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Conceptual Change