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Gunckel, Kristin Lee – Journal of Geological Education, 1994
Describes the Slanting Leaf Beds Project in Oregon in which fifth and sixth graders participated in hands-on, long-term research projects designed to provide students with an understanding of scientific processes and concepts. Students first worked in pairs obtaining samples and making tentative identifications. Group data was pooled and compared…
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Earth Science, Experiential Learning, Geology