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Minda Borun at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia did a number of
evaluation projects along these lines.  I specifically remember one related to naive
notions about gravity.
He discussed his own work in teaching inquiry to children and presented a
model in which children first formed a naive theory and were then surprised
by an effect which required them to update that theory.  Does anyone know
where I can find references or descriptions of this work?

Lisa Jo Rudy, Writer/Consultant
625 Chelten Hills Drive
Elkins Park, PA 19027
www.lisarudy.com
215-635-9735

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