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Perry, Spencer – Physics Teacher, 2022
The use of toys as teaching aids in physics classrooms has a rich history, and the role of play in science education is a well-established line of research. Much of what has been written on the topic has included discussions of specific toys and the implications of using those toys to teach physics. One of the toys from my childhood that seems to…
Descriptors: Physics, Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts, Toys
Oh, Woo-Jin; Park, Hogul; Paik, Seoung-Hey – Physics Teacher, 2022
Science is the activity of studying the natural world in various ways to construct theories and models to explain phenomena. Windschitl et al. reported that model-based inquiry includes the connection between observable aspects of the target phenomenon and conjectured underlying causal processes. In addition, they insisted that learners are…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Models, Inquiry, Scientific Concepts
Daniel Schmerse; Henning Dominke; Jana Mohr; Mirjam Steffensky – Journal of Educational Psychology, 2024
The objective of the current study was to identify an effective learning environment for kindergarten students as they acquire an initial understanding of scientific inquiry activities (SIA) and a simple (idealized) scientific inquiry cycle (SIC). The study aimed to examine (a) the effects of instructional support and (b) the role of similarity…
Descriptors: Kindergarten, Young Children, Science Instruction, Inquiry
Rafael Amador-Rodri´guez; Daniel Insuasty; Maximiliano Me´ndez-Lo´pez; Edgar Ma´rquez; Natalia Ospina-Quintero – Journal of Chemical Education, 2023
This research aimed to use students' modeling processes as a means of scientific inquiry. Students constructed models to explain the interactions between felodipine R and S and protein. The approach encouraged active student participation in molecular interaction modeling and offered students a "model-based teaching" experience for…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Science Instruction, Undergraduate Students, Models
Ifeyinwa Uke; Jazlin Ebenezer; Osman Nafiz Kaya – Research in Science Education, 2024
This mixed-methods research study aimed to observe the changes in relational conceptual changes and achievement in photosynthesis and cellular respiration in 15 seventh-grade students using the variation theory of learning, a framework for contextual distinctions, and supports the Common Knowledge Construction Model (CKCM) for science education.…
Descriptors: Grade 7, Scientific Concepts, Science Achievement, Cytology
Michael A. Everest; Abigail J. Toves; Melissa S. Reeves – Journal of Chemical Education, 2023
We have developed a guided-inquiry laboratory exercise in which students perform viscosity measurements to infer the structure of poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) in aqueous solution. The activity combines both experiments and modeling. In the experimental portion of the exercise, students measure the viscosity of several solutions of PVA with differing…
Descriptors: Molecular Structure, Chemistry, Science Experiments, Inquiry
Murray, Jaclyn Kuspiel – Physics Teacher, 2022
Discovering concepts through observation, exploration, and constructing scientific explanations of phenomena is best practice in science education. Instead of following lab procedures to verify a known answer or solution, involve students in the work of science. Begin by presenting a phenomenon to engage students in scientific inquiry and uncover…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts, Concept Formation, Inquiry
Natalya St. Clair; A. Lynn Stephens; Hee-Sun Lee – International Journal of Science Education, 2024
This case study examines how material resistance (limitations posed by the physical world) and graph interpretation intersected during a high school biology investigation using digital sensors. We use an extended episode from a small group to illustrate how, in an inquiry-based unit, measuring near the resolution limit of a sensor caused scaling…
Descriptors: Scientific Concepts, Biology, Laboratory Equipment, Science Instruction
Gregory Amato; Natalia Vargas Perdomo; Nianyue Zhang; Xiaoshi Xie; Jie Ji; Cansu Bolukbas; Zhen Wen; Rafik Naccache; Yuan Fang; Diana Consuelo Rodri´guez Burbano; Oleksandr Ivasenko; Louis Cuccia – Journal of Chemical Education, 2023
Since 2012, when triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) were first reported by Wang and co-workers, various applications have taken advantage of their ability to transform mechanical energy into electrical energy. TENG applications cover many fields, including electronics, physics, materials science, and engineering. The differences in the language…
Descriptors: Energy, Chemistry, Science Instruction, Active Learning
Minchul Kim; Sangwoo Ha – Science & Education, 2024
Although Ohm's law contains various possibilities in teaching and learning scientific inquiry, it is rare for students to experience an authentic inquiry. Thus, we designed an open-ended in-depth inquiry about Ohm's law and made students conduct it. To do this, we developed a laboratory activity for students following a standard method of Ohm's…
Descriptors: Physics, Scientific Concepts, Concept Formation, Science Instruction
Esther Kataate Namakula; Valarie L. Akerson – Journal of Education in Science, Environment and Health, 2024
The study explored the impact of peer critiquing on preservice teachers' understanding of the nature of science, scientific inquiry, and argumentation in an undergraduate science content course. The aim was to investigate innovative teaching strategies that enhance preservice teachers' comprehension of these key aspects. This study showcased…
Descriptors: Peer Evaluation, Science Process Skills, Inquiry, Preservice Teachers
Fukuda, Mari; Hajian, Shiva; Jain, Misha; Liu, Arita L.; Obaid, Teeba; Nesbit, John C.; Winne, Philip H. – International Journal of Science Education, 2022
In scientific inquiry learning, within-task guidance tailored to the learner's domain knowledge and inquiry skill may be essential to promote intended learning outcomes. However, due to dynamic complexity across the timeline of inquiry learning, principles for designing tailored guidance are elusive. In this study, experienced tutors provided…
Descriptors: Inquiry, Science Instruction, Tutors, Tutoring
De Luca, R.; Faella, O. – Physics Education, 2022
The static equilibrium properties of a spool, resting on an incline and subject to the tension exerted by a string wrapped around the core cylinder, are studied by means of Newtonian mechanics. The overall behaviour of this system is imagined to be similar to that of a doggie kept on a leash. Starting from the well-known mechanical properties of…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Mechanics (Physics), Inquiry, Scientific Concepts
Bulbul, Mustafa Sahin – Journal of Science Education for Students with Disabilities, 2022
This study was conducted with a student who is visually impaired and questioned the force of gravity. The different stages encountered in the process were specified as steps in the study and it was shared what kind of inquiry form was needed at each step. There are different activities such as waiting for a week and thought experiment in the…
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Visual Impairments, Science Instruction, Physics
Yan Wang; Peng He; Jinling Geng; Zhiwei Zhu – Journal of Chemical Education, 2025
This paper presents an innovative teaching approach that integrates photoelectric technology with analytical chemistry instruction through inquiry-based learning (IBL), using cerium as a selected analyte. With the advancement of science and technology, a strong foundation of basic knowledge and methodologies is crucial in analytical chemistry…
Descriptors: Instructional Innovation, Chemistry, Science Instruction, Active Learning