A Text Analysis of Two Pre-Secondary School Science Activities. Technical Report No. 552

Two typical science activities found in textbooks for elementary and middle school students were analyzed to determine the quality of the written text and the integrity of the science represented in the activity. Each activity was performed and critiqued from a number of perspectives. The framework...

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Main Author Anderson, Thomas H
Format Report
LanguageEnglish
Published Center for the Study of Reading, College of Education, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 01.04.1992
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Content Area Writing
Elementary Education
Elementary School Science
Learning Activities
Middle Schools
Science Activities
Science Education
Science Instruction
Solar Energy
Text Characteristics
Textbook Content
Water
Water Treatment
Writing Evaluation
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Summary:Two typical science activities found in textbooks for elementary and middle school students were analyzed to determine the quality of the written text and the integrity of the science represented in the activity. Each activity was performed and critiqued from a number of perspectives. The framework used to compare and contrast these activities is recommended as useful for curriculum designers, textbook selection committees, and classroom teachers. (Author)