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Peer reviewedPhillips, Mark P. – Science Activities, 1992
Describes the construction of durable, inexpensive and large sand-hourglasses for use in controlled experiments that allow students to observe, infer, measure, record data, and predict. This hands-on activity is designed to take place over a three-day interval. Includes materials needed, techniques, procedures, follow-up activities, and resource…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Data Collection, Data Interpretation, Discovery Learning
Peer reviewedAllen, J. B.; And Others – Journal of Chemical Education, 1986
Advocates the use of discovery or guided inquiry experiments for developing critical thinking in problem solving. Provides a stepwise method for creating inquiry experiments and provides an example by comparing the two methods for a freezing point experiment. (JM)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Critical Thinking, Discovery Learning
Peer reviewedRotheram, Ken – School Science Review, 1987
Discusses the need to teach problem-solving skills in science. Differentiates between guided discovery, guided inquiry, guided exploration, and guided investigation. Describes how guided exploration evolved and how it can be applied to the science curriculum. Provides a flowchart for guided investigation. (TW)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Inquiry
