Plants as Producers: A Case Study of Elementary Science Teaching.

Smith, Edward L.; Anderson, Charles W.

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ERIC Number: EJ305885

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1984

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Plants as Producers: A Case Study of Elementary Science Teaching.

Smith, Edward L.; Anderson, Charles W.

Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v21 n7 p685-98 Oct 1984

Examined instructional materials, teacher planning, instruction, and student conceptions related to an activity unit on plants and photosynthesis. Reasons are offered about why the teacher was unsuccessful in helping students replace their misconceptions with scientific conceptions, although the teacher knew this misconception existed. (JN)

Descriptors: Botany, Concept Formation, Concept Teaching, Curriculum Development, Elementary School Science, Grade 5, Intermediate Grades, Photosynthesis, Science Education, Science Instruction, Teacher Education, Teaching Guides

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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