Knowledge Acquisition in Observational Astronomy [electronic resource] / Stella Vosniadou.

This paper presents findings from research on knowledge acquisition in observational astronomy to demonstrate the kinds of intuitive models children form and to show how these models influence the acquisition of science knowledge. Sixty children of approximate ages 6, 9, and 12 were given a question...

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Online Access:	Full Text (via ERIC)
Main Author:	Vosniadou, Stella
Corporate Author:	University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Center for the Study of Reading
Format:	Electronic eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[S.l.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1989.
Subjects:	Astronomy. Cognitive Structures. Concept Formation. Earth Science. Elementary Education. Elementary School Science. Fundamental Concepts. Gravity (Physics) Misconceptions. Science Education. Science History. Scientific Concepts.