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Peer reviewedProvo, Judy; Lamar, Carlton; Newby, Timothy – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2002
Uses a cross section to enhance three-dimensional knowledge of the anatomy of a canine head. Involves (n=124) veterinary students dissecting the head and experimental groups also identifying structures on a cross section of the head. Reports a positive impact of this experience on participant students. (Contains 52 references.) (Author/YDS)
Descriptors: Anatomy, Dissection, Higher Education, Science Experiments
Peer reviewedLin, Xiaodong; Lehman, James D. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1999
Describes a study of college students who designed and conducted experiments involving control of variables after being assigned to one of four versions of a computer-based biology simulation learning environment. Finds that reason-justification prompts directed students' attention to understanding the employment of experimental design principles…
Descriptors: Biology, Computer Uses in Education, Context Effect, Higher Education
Peer reviewedCosta, Victoria Brookhart – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1993
Describes school science as a rite of passage, and exposes problems in school science that are made visible through the use of this metaphor. (PR)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Curriculum Problems, Elementary Secondary Education
