The interrelation of science content and process is discussed in terms of analytic and systemic concepts. Analytic concepts identify the type or form of systemic concepts found in particular disciplines. In terms of analytic concepts, science processes such as observation, deduction, and prediction can be identified and defined as operations applicable to sets of systemic concepts. Analytic networks, i.e., structurally related sets of analytic concepts, establish an organizational framework for content at the systemic level. Such networks provide a basis for selection of systemic content and processes. Several networks are briefly described which were found to characterize content of selected science programs. The utility of the networks is illustrated by their ability to organize concent proposed for the kindergarten level of a science program. (LS)
Authors
- Authorizing Institution
- Southwest Regional Laboratory for Educational Research and Development, Los Alamitos, CA.
- Peer Reviewed
- F
- Publication Type
- Reports - Research
- Published in
- United States of America
Table of Contents
- DOCUMENT RESUME 1
- SE 019 522 1
- Analytic Concepts and the Relation Between Content INSTITUTION Southwest Regional Laboratory for Educational 1
- EDRS RICE Curriculum Curriculum Development Elementary Process Education Science Course Improvement IDENTIFIERS Southwest Regional Laboratory 1
- DESCRIPTORS School Science Instruction Primary Education Project Science Education Scientific Concepts 1
- KESTRACT 1
- Documents acquired by ERIC include many 1
- OFANAL4IC 12
- -utotrophA. 20
- Opening 24