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Direct linkRivet, Ann E.; Krajcik, Joseph S. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2008
Contextualizing science instruction involves utilizing students' prior knowledge and everyday experiences as a catalyst for understanding challenging science concepts. This study of two middle school science classrooms examined how students utilized the contextualizing aspects of project-based instruction and its relationship to their science…
Descriptors: Prior Learning, Correlation, Secondary School Science, Science Instruction
Harrison, Allan G.; De Jong, Onno – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2005
This study describes the multiple analogical models used to introduce and teach Grade 12 chemical equilibrium. We examine the teacher's reasons for using models, explain each model's development during the lessons, and analyze the understandings students derived from the models. A case study approach was used and the data were drawn from the…
Descriptors: Prior Learning, Grade 12, Case Studies, Chemistry
