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Tobin, Roger G.; Lacy, Sara J.; Crissman, Sally; Haddad, Nick – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2018
We report a case study of model-based reasoning in which a small group of fourth-grade students analyzes the energy flow when a solar panel is used to power an electric motor that spins a propeller. In developing their explanation of energy flow, the students draw on a general model of energy developed collectively by their class in the course of…
Descriptors: Models, Logical Thinking, Grade 4, Elementary School Students
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Eilam, Billie – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2004
This study investigates how 25 junior high school students employed their bodies of knowledge and responded to problem cues while individually performing a science experiment and reasoning about a drops phenomenon. Line-by-line content analysis conducted on students' written ad hoc explanations aimed to reveal students' concepts and their…
Descriptors: Junior High School Students, Science Experiments, Cues, Content Analysis