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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ1033913
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013-Nov
Pages: 4
Abstractor: ERIC
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ISSN: ISSN-0036-8148
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Methods and Strategies: The Sun Is a Star?!
Hutchison, Paul
Science and Children, v51 n3 p82-85 Nov 2013
Children understand the natural world in ways that make sense to them before they learn any science in school. This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance science teaching. This month's issue helps students connect scientifically correct ideas to what makes sense to them.
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts, Relevance (Education), Misconceptions, Concept Formation, Elementary School Science, Astronomy, Grade 3, Teaching Methods, Formative Evaluation, Planning
National Science Teachers Association. 1840 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201-3000. Tel: 800-722-6782; Fax: 703-243-3924; e-mail: membership@nsta.org; Web site: http://www.nsta.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Education; Grade 3; Primary Education; Early Childhood Education
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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