Learning science by doing science : 10 classic investigations reimagined to teach kids how science really works, grades 3-8 / Alan Colburn.
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...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Thousand Oaks, California :
Corwin : NSTA Press,
[2017]
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| Summary: | 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 and case studies of working scientists to highlight specifics about the science and engineering practices. |
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| Physical Description: | xviii, 188 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 179-180) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781506344614 1506344615 |