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Direct linkPlummer, Julia D.; Maynard, L. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2014
We present the development of a construct map addressing the reason for the seasons, as a subset of a larger learning progression on celestial motion. Five classes of 8th grade students (N?=?38) participated in a 10-day curriculum on the seasons. We revised a hypothetical seasons construct map using a Rasch model analysis of students'…
Descriptors: Scientific Concepts, Concept Formation, Grade 8, Secondary School Science
Peer reviewedJanke, Delmar L.; Pella, Milton O. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1972
Presents a list of 52 earth science concepts in order of their ranking by a panel of earth scientists asked to judge importance for inclusion in the school curriculum. (AL)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Check Lists, Earth Science, Elementary School Science
Peer reviewedBarba, Robertta; Rubba, Peter A. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1992
This study compares inservice (n=30) and preservice (n=30) earth and space science teachers on general mental abilities, content knowledge, Gagnean levels of content knowledge, and procedural knowledge in solving earth and space science problems. Results support Norman's theory of learning that inservice teachers function at the tuning mode of…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Cognitive Ability, Earth Science, Educational Research
