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Christine M. Zatalava – ProQuest LLC, 2024
The need for scientifically literate citizens is an urgent priority, exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic of 2020. Despite the importance of scientific literacy, elementary schools across the nation have not made science instruction a priority in their school day. On average, elementary students spend 40% less instructional time in science…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Scientific Literacy, Science Instruction, Engineering Education
LaBanca, Frank – ProQuest LLC, 2008
Problem finding is a creative process whereby individuals develop original ideas for study. Secondary science students who successfully participate in authentic, novel, open inquiry studies must engage in problem finding to determine viable and suitable topics. This study examined problem finding strategies employed by students who successfully…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Learning Theories, Creativity, Student Projects