Situated Cognition in Second Grade Science: Literature Books for Authentic Contexts.

Kumar, David; Voldrich, John F.

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ERIC Number: EJ503912

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1994

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Situated Cognition in Second Grade Science: Literature Books for Authentic Contexts.

Kumar, David; Voldrich, John F.

Journal of Elementary Science Education, v6 n2 p1-10 Spr 1994

A report of how literature books can be used to create authentic contexts for teaching science at the second-grade level is presented. Points out that, instead of relying on expensive technologies, teachers could use carefully selected reading materials to provide students with meaningful contexts for science learning activities. (LZ)

Descriptors: Books, Case Studies, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Evaluation Methods, Grade 2, Science Activities, Science Education, Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts, Units of Study, Weather

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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