Learning Science by Doing Science
10 Classic Investigations Reimagined to Teach Kids How Science Really Works, Grades 3-8
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, Teaching, Teaching Methods
| Author: | Alan Colburn | ISBN: | 9781506387383 |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications | Publication: | December 22, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Corwin | Language: | English |
| Author: | Alan Colburn |
| ISBN: | 9781506387383 |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
| Publication: | December 22, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Corwin |
| Language: | English |
Time-tested activities to teach the key ideas of science—and turn students into scientists!
This witty book adapts classic investigations to help students in grades 3 through 8 truly think and act like scientists. Chapter by chapter, this accessible primer illustrates a “big idea” about the nature of science and offers clear links to the Next Generation Science Standards and its Science and Engineering Practices. You’ll also find:
- A reader-friendly overview of the NGSS
- Guidance on adapting the activities to your grade level, including communicating instructions, facilitating discussions, and managing safety concerns
- Case studies of working scientists to highlight specifics about the science and engineering practices
Time-tested activities to teach the key ideas of science—and turn students into scientists!
This witty book adapts classic investigations to help students in grades 3 through 8 truly think and act like scientists. Chapter by chapter, this accessible primer illustrates a “big idea” about the nature of science and offers clear links to the Next Generation Science Standards and its Science and Engineering Practices. You’ll also find:
- A reader-friendly overview of the NGSS
- Guidance on adapting the activities to your grade level, including communicating instructions, facilitating discussions, and managing safety concerns
- Case studies of working scientists to highlight specifics about the science and engineering practices
