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Rayendra Wahyu Bachtiar; Ralph F. G. Meulenbroeks; Wouter R. Joolingen – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2024
Previous studies have documented the promising results from student-constructed representations, including stop-motion animation (SMA), in supporting mechanistic reasoning (MR), which is considered an essential thinking skill in science education. Our current study presents theoretically and empirically how student-constructed SMA contributes to…
Descriptors: Animation, Thinking Skills, Science Education, Skill Development
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Milson, James L. – Science and Children, 1986
Describes directions for constructing "racing" cars out of simple materials like spools and coffee cans. Discusses procedures for students to build cars, then to test and race them. Stresses that the activity allows for self-discovery of problem solving techniques and opportunities to discuss the scientific concepts related to the activity. (TW)
Descriptors: Childrens Games, Educational Games, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Whisenhunt, James E. – 1990
This instructional guide, one of a series developed by the Technical Education Advancement Modules (TEAM) project, is a 20-hour introduction to industrial physics that explains and demonstrates to industrial maintenance mechanics the direct relationship of physics to machinery. Project TEAM is intended to upgrade basic technical competencies of…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Basic Skills, Curriculum Guides