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Voutsina, Lambrini; Ravanis, Konstantinos – Themes in Science and Technology Education, 2011
This study documents the mental representations of magnetism constructed by students aged 15-17 and attempts to investigate whether these display the characteristics of models with an inner cohesiveness and constancy; whether they share common features with typical historical models of the Sciences; and whether they evolve through conventional…
Descriptors: Physics, Science History, Magnets, Scientific Concepts
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Liarakou, Georgia; Athanasiadis, Ilias; Gavrilakis, Costas – International Journal of Environmental and Science Education, 2011
The purpose of this study was to investigate what Greek secondary school students (grades 8 and 11) believe about the greenhouse effect and climate change. A total of 626 students completed a closed-form questionnaire consisting of statements regarding the causes, impacts and solutions for this global environmental issue. The possible influence of…
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Program Effectiveness, Information Sources, Grade 8