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Shen, Ji; Confrey, Jere – International Journal of Science Education, 2010
Understanding frames of reference is critical in describing planetary motion and learning astronomy. Historically, the geocentric and heliocentric models were defended and advocated against each other. Today, there are still many people who do not understand the relationship between the two models. This topic is not adequately treated in astronomy…
Descriptors: Space Sciences, Astronomy, Science Teachers, Teaching Methods
Weikart, Phyllis S.; Carlton, Elizabeth B. – 1995
The eight chapters in this book explain a teaching model to help students develop their kinesthetic intelligence through purposeful movement education. The major focus is the kindergarten through third grade child, but because in movement one can be a "beginner" at any age, movement experiences of both older and younger learners are occasionally…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Body Image, Classroom Observation Techniques, Elementary Education