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Visualizing Biological Data in Museums: Visitor Learning with an Interactive Tree of Life Exhibit
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Horn, Michael S.; Phillips, Brenda C.; Evans, Evelyn Margaret; Block, Florian; Diamond, Judy; Shen, Chia – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2016
In this study, we investigate museum visitor learning and engagement at an interactive visualization of an evolutionary tree of life consisting of over 70,000 species. The study was conducted at two natural history museums where visitors collaboratively explored the tree of life using direct touch gestures on a multi-touch tabletop display. In the…
Descriptors: Informal Education, Science Instruction, Museums, Evolution
Grade-12 Students' Misconceptions Relating to Fundamental Characteristics of Atoms and Molecules.
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Griffiths, Alan K.; Preston, Kirk R. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1992
Identifies misconceptions related to the fundamental characteristics of atoms and molecules held by twelfth-grade students. Data were obtained by administration of semistructured interviews to a stratified, random sample of 30 students. Fifty-two misconceptions were observed and reported. Some of the misconceptions identified parallel the…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Educational Research, Grade 12, Misconceptions
Changes in Students' Understanding of Evolution Resulting from Different Curricular and Instructional Strategies.
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Jensen, Murray S.; Finley, Fred N. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1996
Assesses students' learning of evolution by natural selection within four different sections of an introductory biology course where each section used a different combination of curricular materials and instruction. Reports that comparisons between sections support the use of paired problem-solving instructional strategy in conjunction with the…
Descriptors: Biology, Educational Strategies, Evolution, Higher Education
A Reconstruction of Development of the Periodic Table Based on History and Philosophy of Science and Its Implications for General Chemistry Textbooks
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Brito, Angmary; Rodriguez, Maria A.; Niaz, Mansoor – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2005
The objectives of this study are: (a) elaboration of a history and philosophy of science (HPS) framework based on a reconstruction of the development of the periodic table; (b) formulation of seven criteria based on the framework; and (c) evaluation of 57 freshman college-level general chemistry textbooks with respect to the presentation of the…
Descriptors: Textbooks, Scientists, Generalization, Chemistry
Students' and Teachers' Conceptions of the Nature of Science: A Review of the Research.
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Lederman, Norman G. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1992
Reviews research from the past 40 years on students' and teachers' conceptions of the nature of science, clarifies the basic assumptions and logic which have guided earlier research efforts, contrasts the results from qualitative and quantitative research, makes recommendations about research methods, and suggests avenues for future research about…
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Research, Elementary Secondary Education
Concept Mapping: A Useful Tool for Science Education.
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Novak, Joseph D. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1990
This article describes the genesis and development of concept mapping as a tool for science education. It also offers an overview of this special issue of the "Journal of Research in Science Teaching" and comments on the current state of knowledge representation. Suggestions for further research are made. (49 references) (Author/PR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Mapping, Cognitive Structures, Concept Formation, Concept Mapping