Introduction
Goals
  Outcomes
  Concepts
  Labs
  Problems
Elements
Results
Questions
Conclusion


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Two approaches to laboratories

  Guided Discovery Confirmation
During labs the students: figure things out for themselves. "check" the theory received from the expert.
Focus of lab is:  developing good conceptual understanding. getting accurate quantitative measurements.
Main learning startegies are: conceptual bridging and cognitive conflict. mathematical derivations and step-by-step explanations.
Final product consist primarily of: written and verbal descriptions. numerical values.