Powerful Ideas in Physical Science

by: John W. Layman, Leon Ukens, Warren W. Hein, and Patsy Ann Johnson

Powerful Ideas in Physical Science (PIPS) is a preservice curriculum that provides modules for physical science courses designed for elementary education majors. Because the courses are built on the learning cycle approach, students develop concepts from activities and then apply this conceptual knowledge. A summative evaluation done by Horizon Research, Inc. looked at the implementation and institutionalization of PIPS.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 7/1/2004Stock # jcst04_033_07_38Volume 033Issue 07

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