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Swatton, Peter – School Science Review, 1990
The relationship between process and content in children's science learning is discussed. The idea that both aspects are important in learning, especially during practical investigations, and that both should be emphasized are presented. (KR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Evaluation, Foreign Countries, Laboratories
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Boyes, Edward; Stanisstreet, Martin – School Science Review, 1990
Presented is the extent to which pupils of different ages tend to confuse scientific and everyday meanings of "Law" and "Conservation." The concepts of resource economy, environmental concern, and the law of conservation of energy are discussed in terms of potential teaching difficulties. (KR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Comprehension, Concept Formation, Conservation (Environment)
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Ryles, A. P. – School Science Review, 1990
Identified are some of the problems experienced by students when learning about organic chemistry reaction mechanisms. Strategies are suggested which may be used by students to facilitate understanding of these mechanisms. (KR)
Descriptors: Chemical Bonding, Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, Cognitive Development
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Walker, David – School Science Review, 1990
The effectiveness and use of the Science and Technology in Society (SATIS) materials in United Kingdom schools are summarized. Questionnaires, interviews, and classroom observations were used to collect data from both students and teachers. (KR)
Descriptors: Course Content, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Foreign Countries