Peer reviewed
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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-May
Pages: 4
Abstractor: ERIC
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ISSN: ISSN-0269-2465
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Using Interactive Simulations to Explore Abstract Concepts
Tyler, Paul
Primary Science, n173 p8-11 May 2022
This article discusses how abstract concepts in primary science can be tackled using interactive digital simulations, models, and analogies. The author provides information on simulations for physics; abstract space concepts; size and scale; distances; time; and weather. Interactive digital simulations are a way to help children visualise some of these abstract concepts and develop their understanding.
Descriptors: Interaction, Simulation, Concept Formation, Scientific Concepts, Elementary School Science
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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