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Cross, R. T.; Pitkethly, A. – School Science and Mathematics, 1989
Reports that young children in the pedestrian accident prone age range of four-eight years hold a variety of naive conceptions regarding speed. Proposes a primary science unit using a conceptual change approach. (MVL)
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Concept Formation, Concept Teaching, Curriculum Development