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ERIC Number: EJ637988
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
Learning Science through Technological Design.
Roth, Wolff-Michael
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v38 n7 p768-90 Sep 2001
Reviews two dimensions in which science and technology share fundamental similarities: (a) the production and transformation of representations; and (b) the action-oriented language that describes the two domains. Illustrates what and how students know and learn science during technological design activities. (Contains 66 references.) (Author/YDS)
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Design, Educational Technology, Inquiry, Integrated Curriculum, Middle Schools, Science Activities, Science Instruction, Secondary Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Note: Special section: The Interdependence of Scientific and Technological Literacy.