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Peer reviewedHarlen, Wynne – Primary Science Review, 2001
Explains studies on the idea of taking children's ideas seriously and when and how this notion took place in the curriculum. Describes the common characteristic of children's ideas and discusses what teachers should do with these ideas. (YDS)
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Misconceptions
Peer reviewedKramer, David C. – Science and Children, 1987
Describes the distinctive features of the common snapping turtle. Discusses facts and misconceptions held about the turtle. Provides guidelines for proper care and treatment of a young snapper in a classroom environment. (ML)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Animals, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Peer reviewedThompson, David; Praia, Joao; Marques, Luis – Research in Science and Technological Education, 2000
Points out the importance of writing, trialling, and using curriculum materials that are illustrated in the teaching and learning of what is widely recognized as the most recent revolution in scientific knowledge. Outlines events and factors related to the ways in which scientific knowledge was gained. (Contains 69 references.) (Author/YDS)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Earth Science, Epistemology, Foreign Countries
