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ERIC Number: EJ582614
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1999
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
Third Grade Students' Ideas about the Lunar Phases.
Stahly, Laura L.; Krockover, Gerald H.; Shepardson, Daniel P.
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v36 n2 p159-77 Feb 1999
Examines third-grade students' ideas on the lunar phases prior to, and following, an instructional period designed to promote students' conceptual change. Demonstrates that students are capable of making conceptual changes. Contains 30 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Concept Formation, Constructivism (Learning), Elementary Education, Grade 3, Misconceptions, Moons, Science Education, Scientific Literacy
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Conceptual Change