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ERIC #:	EJ977256
Title:	Springing into Inquiry: Using Student Ideas to Investigate Seasons
Authors:	Wilcox, Jesse; Kruse, Jerrid
Descriptors:	Investigations; Prior Learning; Misconceptions; Science Instruction; Science Activities; Inquiry; Teaching Methods; Student Attitudes; Observation; Weather; Research; Science Education; Models; Visual Stimuli; Questioning Techniques; Scientific Principles; Student Evaluation; College Science
Source:	Science Scope, v35 n6 p26-31 Feb 2012
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Publisher:	National Science Teachers Association. 1840 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201-3000. Tel: 800-722-6782; Fax: 703-243-3924; e-mail: membership@nsta.org; Web site: http://www.nsta.org
Publication Date:	2012-02-00
Pages:	6
Pub Types:	Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Abstract:	Although inquiry is more engaging and results in more meaningful learning (Minner, Levy, and Century 2010) than traditional science classroom instruction, actually involving students in the process is difficult. Furthermore, many students have misconceptions about Earth's seasons, which are supported by students' prior knowledge of heat sources. This article provides an example of how to engage students in inquiry about the Earth's seasons and shows how to use students' thinking, temperature data, and careful observation to create opportunities for inquiry investigations that target student misconceptions about seasons. (Contains 6 figures.)
Abstractor:	ERIC
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ISSN:	ISSN-0887-2376
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Languages:	English
Education Level:	Higher Education
Direct Link:	http://www.nsta.org/publications/browse_journals.aspx?action=issue&thetype=all&id=10.2505/3/ss12_035_06

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