Discrepant Events: What Happens to Those Who Watch?.

Thompson, Cathy L.

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ERIC Number: EJ389526

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Publication Date: 1989

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Discrepant Events: What Happens to Those Who Watch?

Thompson, Cathy L.

School Science and Mathematics, v89 n1 p26-29 Jan 1989

Discusses the advantages of using discrepant events in elementary school science classrooms in terms of motivation and problem solving skills. Describes the materials, procedures, and reasons behind five discrepant activities. (YP)

Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Structures, Elementary School Science, Laboratory Experiments, Learning Strategies, Physical Sciences, Physics, Problem Solving, Science Activities, Science Instruction, Science Interests, Scientific Concepts, Scientific Principles

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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