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ERIC Number: EJ159430
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1977
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Initiating Inquiry Through Open-End Problems
Armstrong, Terry; Heikkinen, Michael
Science and Children, 14, 6, 30-31, Mar 77
Lists ten characteristics for a suitable focus topic for open-ended science problems. Examples of appropriate focus statements in the areas of life, earth, and space science are included. Discusses options open to teacher and student in providing open-ended learning. (CS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Inquiry, Instruction, Research Projects, Science Activities, Science Education, Science Interests, Student Interests, Student Projects
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Audience: Practitioners
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