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Peer reviewedBurns, Joseph C.; Buzzelli, Cary – Science and Children, 1992
Describes a unit on magnetism that utilizes hands-on activities in which students make hypotheses for discrepant behavior, discover whether a magnet attracts one object through another, measure the strength of magnets, explore levitating paper clips, and play a game dependent on magnetic attraction. (MDH)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Discovery Learning, Discovery Processes, Elementary Education
Download full textWigg, Anne – 1995
A practicum project designed a preschool science curriculum and requisite environment to improve students' enjoyment and interest in science. Based on teacher- and parent-questionnaire results, it was determined that student science attitudes were not positive; that students seldom had opportunities to explore, discover, and solve problems; and…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Change Strategies, Curriculum Development, Discovery Learning
