Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ1373225
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-Sep
Pages: 14
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ISSN: ISSN-1449-6313
EISSN: EISSN-1839-2946
Adaptations in Primary Science: Issues and Solutions
Preston, Christine; Johnstone, John
Teaching Science, v68 n3 p34-47 Sep 2022
In this article, we present some practical tips primary teachers might use to help their students understand adaptations. We also aim to raise awareness of the learning progression towards understanding one of the big ideas of science. A key message is the role that language plays in presenting scientifically accurate ideas about adaptations.
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary School Teachers, Science Instruction, Language Usage, Foreign Countries, Evolution, Science Curriculum, Grade 5, Academic Standards
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Education; Grade 5; Intermediate Grades; Middle Schools
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Australia; United States; United Kingdom (England)
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