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Alma Jahic Pettersson; Kristina Danielsson; Carl-Johan Rundgren – Research in Science Education, 2025
Previous research suggests that the use of metaphors in science education have both possibilities and challenges. In this study, we analyse the role of metaphors in meaning-making in the upper primary science classroom. We investigate the potential of metaphors about nutrient uptake occurring in classrooms in which an animation was used. To…
Descriptors: Science Education, Figurative Language, Language Usage, Teaching Methods
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Zahra Sadat Roozafzai; Parisa Zaeri – International Online Journal of Primary Education, 2025
Earth science concepts can be challenging for children to grasp due to their abstract nature. This study explores the potential of 3D computer animation as an engaging and effective medium to communicate various earth science processes to young learners. By creating age-appropriate, scientifically accurate visualizations of geological features and…
Descriptors: Earth Science, Scientific Concepts, Comprehension, Animation