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Peer reviewedRath, Alex; Brown, David E. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1996
Analyzes videotape data of a summer science camp for elementary school children and characterizes students' orientations when exploring natural phenomena as modes of engagement. Reports that the six frequently observed orientations toward phenomena include exploration mode, engineering mode, pet care mode, procedural mode, performance mode, and…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Hands on Science, Inquiry, Orientation
