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A learning progression for energy in socio-ecological systems

  1. Hui Jin1,*,
  2. Charles W. Anderson2

Article first published online: 8 OCT 2012

DOI: 10.1002/tea.21051

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Journal of Research in Science Teaching

Journal of Research in Science Teaching

Volume 49, Issue 9, pages 1149–1180, November 2012

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Jin, H. and Anderson, C. W. (2012), A learning progression for energy in socio-ecological systems. J. Res. Sci. Teach., 49: 1149–1180. doi: 10.1002/tea.21051

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  1. 1

    School of Teaching and Learning, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio 43221

  2. 2

    Department of Teacher Education, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824

*School of Teaching and Learning, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio 43221

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 11 OCT 2012
  2. Article first published online: 8 OCT 2012
  3. Manuscript Accepted: 30 AUG 2012
  4. Manuscript Received: 8 JAN 2012

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  • National Science Foundation. Grant Number: 0815993, 0832173, DRL 1020187

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