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Children's Understanding of Familiar Astronomical Events by John Baxter is a Social Sciences article available to read on EtoBox.
What is Children's Understanding of Familiar Astronomical Events about?
In this paper I describe the notions used by children aged 9-16 years to account for a number of easily observed astronomical events. General features in the development of the notions are identified and historical parallels are noted.The data presented come from a wider study intended to develop materials and approaches for teaching astronomy as part of the science curriculum of all pupils. An indication is given as to how the findings of the survey are being used in developing appropriate curriculum materials.
Who reads Children's Understanding of Familiar Astronomical Events?
It is typically read by researchers, students, and practitioners in Social Sciences.
- Author
- John Baxter
- Publisher
- Taylor and Francis Group; Informa UK (Taylor & Francis); Taylor & Francis; Informa UK Limited (ISSN 0950-0693)
- Published
- 1989
- Language
- EN
- Field
- Social Sciences