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Direct linkBlake, Anthony – International Journal of Science Education, 2004
This experimental study explores how 60 primary-age children's (9-11 years old) understanding of rocks was effected by instruction that used the conceptual structure of the rock cycle together with the analogy of aluminium can recycling. Using a combination of probes into children's understanding, including concept maps and semi-structured…
Descriptors: Earth Science, Concept Mapping, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries
Blake, Anthony – International Journal of Science Education, 2004
This experimental study explores how 60 primary-age children's (9-11 years old) understanding of rocks was effected by instruction that used the conceptual structure of the rock cycle together with the analogy of aluminium can recycling. Using a combination of probes into children's understanding, including concept maps and semi-structured…
Descriptors: Concept Mapping, Earth Science, Cognitive Development, Preadolescents
