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| Beisenherz, Paul C. | 1 |
| Good, Ronald G. | 1 |
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| McIntyre, Margaret | 1 |
| Peterson, Kenneth | 1 |
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Peer reviewedGood, Ronald G. – Science and Children, 1971
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Elementary School Students, Problem Solving
Peer reviewedMcIntyre, Margaret – Science and Children, 1978
Some uses of fruits and seeds to facilitate problem solving and cognitive processes in young children are suggested. (MR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Discovery Learning, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedPeterson, Kenneth – Science and Children, 1979
Describes an activity center where students work independently on problem-solving tasks. Participants keep records of their work and share ideas of activities with the class. Includes a list of tasks for the activity center. (MA)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Problem Solving
Peer reviewedHuntsberger, John P. – Science and Children, 1978
The classroom use of attribute blocks to develop thinking skills is defended in this article. Divergent-productive thinking is identified as an important skill that can be developed by using these blocks. However, teacher commitment and involvement in the program is considered necessary. Suggestions for using these blocks are included. (MA)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Creative Thinking, Educational Research
Peer reviewedBeisenherz, Paul C. – Science and Children, 1991
Discussed is the teaching method called the learning cycle and how it can be incorporated into science activities. Included are examples of how teachers and students can use the learning cycle to produce instructional materials. (KR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Peer reviewedAbell, Sandra K. – Science and Children, 1990
Described is Creative Problem Solving (CPS), a model which may be employed to help integrate higher-order thinking skills into elementary science instruction. An example of the use of this model is presented. (CW)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
