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Aguirre, Jose; Erickson, Gaalen – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1984
Presents a logical analysis of three vector concepts (position, displacement, velocity) in terms of their constituent characteristics and shows how they can be used to structure an empirical investigation into students' prior knowledge about these characteristics. Reports results of students' (N=20) conceptions about the vector characteristics…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Grade 10, High Schools, Interviews
Soprovich, William, Comp. – 1982
When the fossil fuels unit was first designed for Science 101 (the currently approved provincial guide for grade 10 science in Manitoba), Canadian support materials were very limited. Since students are asked to interpret data concerning energy consumption and sources for certain fossil fuels, the need for appropriate Canadian data became obvious.…
Descriptors: Coal, Conservation Education, Depleted Resources, Energy Conservation