Modeling Energy

There is no doubt that science has a reputation for being a fun but challenging subject to teach. Science requires abstract and critical thinking skills that students may not have developed. Naturally, students are concrete thinkers and often have a hard time understanding concepts that they cannot...

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Published inScience and children Vol. 60; no. 3; pp. 34 - 37
Main Authors Carone, Delaney, Perkins, Ashley, Scott, Catherine
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Abingdon Taylor & Francis Ltd 01.01.2023
Subjects
Concept Teaching
Critical Thinking
Energy
Eye protection
Grade 4
Kinetics
Laboratory Equipment
Learning
Marble
Modelling
Motion
Prior Learning
Science education
Students
Thinking Skills
Video Games
Work stations
Workstations
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Summary:There is no doubt that science has a reputation for being a fun but challenging subject to teach. Science requires abstract and critical thinking skills that students may not have developed. Naturally, students are concrete thinkers and often have a hard time understanding concepts that they cannot physically see. Due to this, teachers have had to come up with effective ways to teach science concepts. Arguably the most effective way to teach science would be to incorporate modeling into lessons. According to the Framework, "Scientists use models to represent their current understanding of a system (or parts of a system) under study, to aid in the development of questions and explanations, and to communicate ideas to others'. Modeling is a way for students to demonstrate their learning through creation. Models help students visualize and observe concepts.
ISSN:0036-8148
1943-4812
DOI:10.1080/00368148.2023.12291852