Continental Drift: a discussion strategy for secondary school

Ferreira, Sílvia; Morais, Ana Maria; Paixão, Isabel; Calado, Sílvia; Salves, Vanda

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The paper describes a discussion strategy for secondary school students. The strategy focus the various dimensions of Science, especially the internal sociological and philosophical di mensions. Students are expected to learn more about Science, namely the role of controversy for scientific progress. The article contains key questions for the students and guidelines for the teacher and also an analysis of the strategy in terms of the construction of Science and of learning processes.

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Paixão, I., Calado, S., Ferreira, S., Salves, V., & Morais, A. M. (2004). Continental Drift: A discussion strategy for secondary school. Science & Education, 13(3), 201-221.