Learning science by doing science : 10 classic investigations reimagine to teach kids now science really works grades 3-8

Author

• Colburn, Alan

Additional Author(s)

-

Publisher

London: Corwin , 2017

Language

English

ISBN

9781506344614

Series

Subject(s)

• SCIENCE-STUDY AND TEACHING (ELEMENTARY)-METHODOLOGY
• SCIENCE-STUDY AND TEACHING (MIDDLE SCHOOL)-METHODOLOGY

Notes

. Bibliography: p.179-180. Index: p.181-188

Abstract

Designed foremost for grades 3-8 teachers, this accessible, classroom-based primer gently introduces teachers to the Next Generation Science Standards and Engineering Practices and helps teachers better understand and teach key ideas around the Nature of Science

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

xviii, 188p.

Dimension

26 cm.

Other Desc.

ill.

Summary / Review / Table of Content

Preface Acknowledgments About the Author
1. Take Us Out, Mr. Data: What's the most important thing to know about scientific knowledge?
2. Think Different: How is scientific thinking different from everyday thinking?
3. I've Got a Theory About That: How do scientists explain observations?
4. Elementary, My Dear Watson: Why is there no such thing as the scientific method?
5. I Must Be a Bit Indirect in This Chapter: Why is indirect evidence important to science?
6. Scientists Do Experiments . . .: What procedures do scientists use when answering questions?
7. We're Counting on You: What do I need to know about data?
8. Bob the Builder and You: What about engineering and NGSS?
9. Learning to Fish: Where do you go next? Appendix A. An Introduction to the Next Generation Science Standards Appendix B. Teacher to Teacher: Advice From Elementary and Middle School Colleagues
Glossary
References
Index

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