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Integrating Journal Writing With Inquiry Based Science Instruction In A Second Grade Classroom

Abstract

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This action research study investigated the effects of using science journals to promote science writing and to investigate changes in student attitudes in a second grade inquiry-based science class. This was an action research study in which qualitative and quantitative data was collected. The data was collected using science journals, pre and post inventories, field notes, teacher observations, videotaped science inquiry lessons, and surveys. The students demonstrated a true fondness for journal writing and expressed interest in continued use. After concluding this action research study, I better understand the benefits of utilizing journal writing to enhance my teaching of the science curriculum as well as the other disciplines I facilitate.

Author and committee

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Author dc:creator
  • Zissman, Lauren
Contributors dc:contributor
  • Lewis, Nancy

Subjects

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Language dc:language
English

Identifiers

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Identifier
CFE0000437
OAI identifier oai:identifier
oai:stars.library.ucf.edu:etd-1419

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2026-07-24
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citation

Zissman, Lauren. Integrating Journal Writing With Inquiry Based Science Instruction In A Second Grade Classroom. 2005. https://stars.library.ucf.edu/etd/420