Time in Geological Explanations as Perceived by Elementary-School Students.

Ault, Charles R., Jr.

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Time in Geological Explanations as Perceived by Elementary-School Students.

Ault, Charles R., Jr.

Journal of Geological Education, v30 n5 p304-09 Nov 1982

Analysis of interviews with elementary school students (N=40) suggests that their concepts about time offer no more of a barrier to learning about the geologic past than concepts about time held by members of other age groups who are ignorant of geological events and records. (Author/JN)

Descriptors: Comprehension, Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Elementary School Students, Geology, Interviews, Science Education, Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts, Time

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