Justifying alternative models in learning astronomy: A study of K-8 science teachers' understanding of frames of reference

International Journal of Science Education

Volumn 32, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 1-29

  Shen, Ji ^a   Confrey, Jere ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA   (United States)

^b NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 77649175956     PISSN: 09500693     EISSN: 14645289     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09500690802412449     Document Type: Article

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