Students struggle with observing scientifically and connecting observations to scientific
theory. This study investigates how students actually use observation in rock classification–a …

There is a need for research-informed instructional approaches that promote school
students' deep conceptual understanding of abstract geological concepts. Given that a type …

Many geoscience phenomena cannot be perceived at human temporal or spatial scales. As
a consequence, we can only understand many processes that drive geological phenomena …

Given that interest is associated with learning in educational research, understanding how
its development can be supported in different learning contexts represents an important line …

Current challenges faced by modern societies assign larger importance to geological
knowledge, particularly in the youngest, as geoscience education is an important path …

Earth science is the study of the earth, its atmosphere, waters, deep interior, and other
components. Since we live on Earth, earth science must also encompass impacts on …

This study uses a one-group pre-test and post-test design to describe the mental models of
geologic time held by a group of Spanish pre-service primary teachers, before and after an …

This article studies the conceptions of the interior of the Earth held by Portuguese
elementary school children and senior citizens. Several studies were conducted regarding …

The aim of this study was to investigate students' conceptions of causes, processes and
consequences of earthquakes and to examine their geographical understanding of such …

Using digital educational resources on science education is an effective way of promoting
students content knowledge of complex natural processes. This work presents the usage of …