The Earth Is Round? Who Are You Kidding?.

Lightman, Alan; Sadler, Philip

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Publication Date: 1988

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The Earth Is Round? Who Are You Kidding?

Lightman, Alan; Sadler, Philip

Science and Children, v25 n5 p24-26 Feb 1988

Describes an activity using a large balloon to help children understand that, even though the horizon appears to be flat, the Earth is, indeed, round. Uses a toy ship to reinforce evidence from the first part of the activity. Stresses the importance of confronting naive theories at an early age. (CW)

Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Earth Science, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Experiential Learning, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities, Misconceptions, Science Activities, Science Education, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Language: English

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