NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
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.

Learn more about the history of ERIC here. PDF icon

Back to results
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
ERIC Number: EJ268901
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1982-Oct
Pages: N/A
Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
Effect of Science Teaching on the Young Child's Concept of Piagetian Physical Causality: Animism and Dynamism.
Wolfinger, Donna M.
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v19 n7 p595-602 Oct 1982
Effect of science instruction on young children's (N=64) concept of Piagetian physical causality was investigated. Results indicate, that pre/concrete-operational children can learn and apply a definition of living when that definition is taught through observable characteristics. Additional results and implications for elementary science instruction are discussed. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Comprehension, Concept Formation, Developmental Stages, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Science Education, Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts, Sex Differences, Student Characteristics, Teaching Methods, Verbal Ability
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: N/A
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Science Education Research