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A Blending of Approaches to Motivate Middle School Students Traditional and Techie Dr. Katrina Hunter and Dr. Linda Lewis University of North Alabama
A Blending of Approaches Hands-On Science Minds-On Investigative Inquiry-Based Constructivist Real World Traditional Techie
Now is the time for educators to revisit established and effective methods as well as consider new strategies, approaches, and resources for improving science instruction. Conderman, G., & Woods, C. S. (2008).  Science instruction:An endangered species.  Kappa Delta Pi Record . 22(2).
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Alabama Science Teachers Association Conference 2008

  • 1. A Blending of Approaches to Motivate Middle School Students Traditional and Techie Dr. Katrina Hunter and Dr. Linda Lewis University of North Alabama
  • 2. A Blending of Approaches Hands-On Science Minds-On Investigative Inquiry-Based Constructivist Real World Traditional Techie
  • 3. Now is the time for educators to revisit established and effective methods as well as consider new strategies, approaches, and resources for improving science instruction. Conderman, G., & Woods, C. S. (2008). Science instruction:An endangered species. Kappa Delta Pi Record . 22(2).
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