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Peer reviewedKirkwood, Valda; Carr, Malcolm – Physics Education, 1989
The Learning in Science Project (Energy) was designed to investigate teaching and learning about the energy concepts of New Zealand elementary and secondary students. Discussed are aspects of an approach to teaching energy to low ability students in physics. (YP)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Brainstorming, Concept Formation, Concept Teaching
Peer reviewedCarr, Malcolm; Kirkwood, Valda – Physics Education, 1988
Describes three case studies of the use of the Learning in Science Project (Energy) in New Zealand. Themes discussed include systems undergoing change, defining initial and final conditions, energy as a nonmaterial factor of change, forms of energy and conservation of energy. Mentions other issues and research. (CW)
Descriptors: Conservation (Concept), Energy, Energy Conservation, Energy Education
