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Stead, Beverley – 1980
One area explored in the second (in-depth) phase of the Learning in Science Project was "children's science," defined as views of the world and the meanings for words that children have and bring with them to science lessons. The investigation reported focuses on the concept of "energy" held by 52 Form 1 to 6 students. Data…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Comprehension, Concept Formation, Curriculum Development
Peer reviewedCarr, Malcolm; Kirkwood, Valda – Physics Education, 1988
Describes three case studies of the use of the Learning in Science Project (Energy) in New Zealand. Themes discussed include systems undergoing change, defining initial and final conditions, energy as a nonmaterial factor of change, forms of energy and conservation of energy. Mentions other issues and research. (CW)
Descriptors: Conservation (Concept), Energy, Energy Conservation, Energy Education
