Journal of Research in Science Teaching
By Gallegos, Leticia, Jerezano, Maria E.and Flores Fernando
“Preconceptions and Relations Used by Children in the Construction of Food Chains”
Publisher: Wiley Online Library
3/ 31
1994
Preconceptions and Relations Used by Children in the Construction of Food Chains
Type: Empirical
Data collection method: Survey
Number of subjects, range: Large — 31 or more
Grade and age of subjects: 3rd-5th grade — under 10-11 years
- Animals are carnivorous if they are big and ferocious.
- Animals are herbivorous if they are passive or, frequently, smaller than carnivorous animals.