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Students' Conceptions about the Vector Characteristics of Three Physics Concepts.
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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
Motion and Collisions. A Supplement to the "Science 100, 101" Curriculum Guide. Curriculum Support Series.
Manitoba Dept. of Education, Winnipeg. – 1982
The tables, graphs, articles, and other sources of information in this document are designed to provide teachers with additional resources to supplement the unit "Motions and Collisions." The information is coordinated with the unit objectives specified in "Science 100, 101," the currently (1982) approved provincial guide for…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Grade 10, High Schools, Motion
Analysing Science Teaching for Non-Academic Students in Secondary School.
McCarthy, Margaret E. – 1987
This is a qualitative study of science teaching for non-academic students in secondary school. Evidence from earlier studies suggested that few variations in teaching strategies are being used for non-academic students. This investigator categorizes certain pertinent teaching features which, if emphasized, have the potential to enhance the…
Descriptors: Aptitude Treatment Interaction, Classroom Techniques, Foreign Countries, Grade 10
Fossil Fuels. A Supplement to the "Science 100, 101" Curriculum Guide. Curriculum Support Series.
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
Science 100, 101.
Manitoba Dept. of Education, Winnipeg. – 1982
This teacher's manual is the approved provincial guide for grade 10 science in Manitoba schools. Part 1 (an overview) discusses rationale, learning theory/design, and goals/objectives for the curriculum; design of Science 100 and 101; effects of metric system on the curriculum; special needs students; and student evaluation. Part 2 discusses…
Descriptors: Biology, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Design
Science 10: Teacher Resource Manual, 1992 (Interim).
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Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. Communications Branch. – 1992
This manual is designed to provide teachers with practical information to assist them as they implement the Science 10 program in their classrooms. The introduction of the Science 10 program in Alberta provides an opportunity for teachers to move out of their particular discipline of expertise and explore with their students the larger area of…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Concept Teaching, Cooperative Learning, Educational Resources