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I Wonder: The Journal for Elementary School Scientists is published by the Heron Network (Madison, WI) to promote scientific discourse among elementary students.I Wonder is unique in providing a forum for elementary students that is analogous to print journals in the scientific community. Our analysis of articles published inI Wonder offers an overview of the journal as a tool for promoting authentic inquiry and an examination of scientific and engineering projects published by these students. This analysis ofI Wonder articles provides an opportunity to see how students are responding to inquiry instruction.
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I Wonder Articles Cited
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Beeth, M.E., Huziak, T.L. Scientific and engineering articles published by elementary school students inI Wonder (1992–2000). J Elem Sci Edu 14, 47–57 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03174736
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