Problem based learning and the scientific process
This research project was developed to inspire students to constructively use problem based learning and the scientific process to learn middle school science content. The student population in this study consisted of male and female seventh grade students. Students were presented with authentic problems that are connected to physical and chemical properties of matter. The intent of the study was to have students use the scientific process of looking at existing knowledge, generating learning issues or questions about the problems, and then developing a course of action to research and design experiments to model resolutions to the authentic problems. It was expected that students would improve their ability to actively engage with others in a problem solving process to achieve a deeper understanding of Michigan’s 7th Grade Level Content Expectations, the Next Generation Science Standards, and a scientific process. Problem based learning was statistically effective in students’ learning of the scientific process. Students statistically showed improvement on pre to posttest scores. The teaching method of Problem Based Learning was effective for seventh grade science students at Dowagiac Middle School
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Electronic Theses & Dissertations
- Copyright Status
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- Material Type
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Theses
- Authors
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Schuchardt, Daniel Shaner
- Thesis Advisors
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Heidemann, Merle
- Date
- 2015
- Subjects
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Problem-based learning
Science--Methodology
Science--Study and teaching (Middle school)
Michigan--Dowagiac
- Program of Study
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Geological Sciences - Master of Science
- Degree Level
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Masters
- Language
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English
- Pages
- vii, 82 pages
- ISBN
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9781321734102
1321734107
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- https://doi.org/doi:10.25335/fqn4-3a39