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Peer reviewedCarter, Glenda; Jones, M. Gail – Science Activities, 1994
Presents a series of investigations focusing on the biodegradable packing materials ("peanuts"), which provide a method for exploring science through experimentation. These activities can help fourth through sixth graders sharpen their critical thinking and science process skills. (PR)
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Intermediate Grades, Learning Activities, Science Activities
Peer reviewedJones, M. Gail; Carter, Glenda; Rua, Melissa J. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2000
Examines the relationships and development of communities of concepts related to heat and convection among fifth grade students. Discusses the influence of familial and cultural experiences on conceptual development as well as the extent to which competing phenomena affect the development of new conceptual understandings. (Contains 49 references.)…
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Concept Formation, Concept Mapping, Discourse Analysis
Peer reviewedNorwood, Karen S.; Carter, Glenda – Teaching Children Mathematics, 1994
Gives suggestions for incorporating journal writing into mathematics classrooms and provides examples of prompts and questions to help students write. (MKR)
Descriptors: Alternative Assessment, Content Area Writing, Elementary School Mathematics, Grade 5
