Current issues in education
By Smolleck, Lori
“Playing with Science: An Investigation of Young Children’s Science Conceptions and Misconceptions”
Publisher: CI
1/14
2011
Playing with Science: An Investigation of Young Children’s Science Conceptions and Misconceptions
Type: Anecdotal
Data collection method: Interview
Number of subjects, range: Large — 31 or more
Grade and age of subjects: PreK-2nd — under 7-8 years of age
- Solids are heavy
- Can drink liquid
- Magnet stick to all refrigerators
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Magnets will not attract through objects “heavier” than the magnet itself.
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If a bag is flattened, there is no air in it.
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Air helps the parachute fall slowly.
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