Children's Conception of Changes in the State of Matter: From Liquid (or Solid) to Gas.

Stavy, Ruth

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ERIC Number: EJ415686

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Publication Date: 1990

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Children's Conception of Changes in the State of Matter: From Liquid (or Solid) to Gas.

Stavy, Ruth

Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v27 n3 p247-66 Mar 1990

Examined were children's conception of changes in the state of matter and their understanding of the reversibility of the process. The relationship between children's intuitive ideas about matter, as observed in this study, and their logical ability to conserve weight is discussed. (CW)

Descriptors: Change, Cognitive Development, Conservation (Concept), Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Matter, Science Education, Scientific Concepts, Secondary School Science

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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