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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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In-Service Elementary Teachers' Understanding of Magnetism Concepts before and after Non-Traditional Instruction
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Atwood, Ronald K.; Christopher, John E.; Combs, Rebecca K.; Roland, Elizabeth E. – Science Educator, 2010
Magnetism is a topic frequently studied in elementary schools. Since magnetism is a popular topic and is included in national science education standards, it might be assumed that elementary teachers have a good understanding of this topic and that elementary students develop a good understanding of fundamental magnetism concepts. Unfortunately,…
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Physics, Inquiry, Science Teachers
Comparison of Central Appalachian In-Service Elementary and Middle School Teachers' Understanding of Selected Light and Force and Motion Concepts
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Krall, Rebecca McNall; Christopher, John E.; Atwood, Ronald K. – Science Educator, 2009
This descriptive study investigated whether elementary and middle school teachers in the Central Appalachian region were prepared to teach selected standards-based light, force and motion concepts they could reasonably be expected to teach. The study also sought to compare their preparedness for teaching these concepts. (Contains 7 figures and 7…
Descriptors: Middle Schools, Motion, Middle School Teachers, Elementary School Teachers