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Tunnicliffe, Sue Dale; Reiss, Michael J. – International Journal of Science Education, 1999
Presents a characterization of students' comments during observation of meal worms or brine shrimp. Finds that many student comments had to do with sex, reproduction, death, violence, and the life history of the organisms. Significant differences in conversations occurred across age and gender groups. Contains 32 references. (Author/WRM)
Descriptors: Animals, Biological Sciences, Discourse Modes, Elementary Education