This research with middle school students from Kentucky (KY) and Nevada (NV) provides a snapshot of students' spatial-scientific understandings as we explored how well students understand lunar-related content, both spatially and scientifically, after receiving instruction with similar curricular Earth-Space content. Utilizing a lens of spatial…

This research explored young children's early thoughts about natural phenomena and investigated sources of influence toward their knowledge construction. Two Piagetian interviews were conducted with four children. Each child was questioned about two phenomena in particular: (a) the moon and its changing appearance (moon phases) and (b) the…

This paper documents the development of the Geometric Spatial Assessment. We detail the development of this instrument which was designed to identify middle school students' strategies and advancement in understanding of four geometric concept domains (geometric spatial visualization, spatial projection, cardinal directions, and periodic patterns)…

A case study of three children was conducted to shed light on the process that children undergo in developing their understanding of physical phenomena. Using the notion of spontaneous construction and its relationship with school learning of scientific concepts, children's early thoughts of the moon's appearance were explored. Research questions…

The article discusses findings of the two planetary expeditions to Venus by the United States and Russia. Atmospheric conditions and surface pressures are reported. (JG)

Lists references from biographical dictionaries, encyclopedias, books, and periodical literature that deal with the scientific achievements of women in the areas of physics and astronomy. This bibliography indicates where material can be located on the lives and contributions of these women scientists. (CS)

An annotated bibliography of astronomy activities is provided. Appropriate level for suggested activities is indicated. (MK)

An argument is made for the inclusion of astronomy in the elementary curriculum. Suggestions are made for incorporating astronomy into the curriculum and for training teachers. (MP)

The Bible and several commentaries are used in a search to explain Joshua's "long day" in his battle with the Ammonites. (CP)

The objective of the research was to develop a self-instructional course through educational technology modules and to evaluate it, using freshmen non-science majors. (Author/CP)