A Curriculum Model to Improve Young Children's Concept of Speed to Reduce Their Pedestrian Accident Vulnerability.

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Title: A Curriculum Model to Improve Young Children's Concept of Speed to Reduce Their Pedestrian Accident Vulnerability.
Language: English
Authors: Cross, R. T., Pitkethly, A.
Source: School Science and Mathematics. Apr 1989 89(4):285-292.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 8
Publication Date: 1989
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Concept Formation, Concept Teaching, Curriculum Development, Elementary School Science, Fundamental Concepts, Material Development, Misconceptions, Models, Pedestrian Traffic, Primary Education, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Teaching Models, Vehicular Traffic
Abstract: Reports that young children in the pedestrian accident prone age range of four-eight years hold a variety of naive conceptions regarding speed. Proposes a primary science unit using a conceptual change approach. (MVL)
Entry Date: 1989
Accession Number: EJ392784
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Reports that young children in the pedestrian accident prone age range of four-eight years hold a variety of naive conceptions regarding speed. Proposes a primary science unit using a conceptual change approach. (MVL)