A Typology of Causal Models for Plate Tectonics: Inferential Power and Barriers to Understanding.

Gobert, Janice D.

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ERIC Number: EJ613707

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Publication Date: 2000

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A Typology of Causal Models for Plate Tectonics: Inferential Power and Barriers to Understanding.

Gobert, Janice D.

International Journal of Science Education, v22 n9 p937-77 Sep 2000

Analyzes fifth grade students' diagrams and explanations for the spatial, causal, and dynamic processes inside the earth. Identifies and characterizes the different types of student models for the inside of the earth, and characterizes the reasoning associated with these models. (Contains 74 references.) (Author/YDS)

Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Earth Science, Elementary Education, Epistemology, Evaluation, Geology, Middle Schools, Models, Plate Tectonics, Science Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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