The Development of Students’ Understanding of Physical Characteristics of Air, Across the Age Range 5-16 Years
This report was intended to provide a longer term perspective on changes taking place in students’ understanding over the compulsory school years. The topic of air was chosen on the basis both of its importance throughout school science and its accessibility to students across the entire school age range. Contents of the report Section…
Secondary Students’ Ideas about Particles: Workshop Pack Approaches to Teaching Particles
This Children’s Learning in Science Project (CLIS) workshop pack was a resource for the professional development of science teachers. The pack was designed to model the CLIS approach to teaching by revealing the misconceptions of the participating teachers Contents • Introduction to the contents of the pack •…
Aspects of Secondary Students’ Understanding of Chemistry
The report from the Children’s Learning in Science Project (CLIS) gives an account of a number of aspects of students’ understanding of chemistry including: • What meanings do students attribute to the terms ‘element’, ‘mixture’ and ‘compound’? • What meanings do students…
Aspects of Secondary Students’ Understanding of the Particulate Nature of Matter
The report from the Children’s Learning in Science Project (CLIS) gives an account of a number of aspects of students’ ideas about particles including: • What do students understand about the particulate nature of matter? • Do they understand the scientific model for solids, liquids and gases? • Can…