Learning science by doing science : 10 classic investigations reimagined to teach kids how science really works, grades 3-8 / Alan Colburn.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Colburn, Alan, 1961- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Science--Study and teaching (Elementary)--Methodology.

Science.

Science--Study and teaching (Middle school)--Methodology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (188 pages) : illustrations

Other Title:

Ten classic investigations reimagined to teach kids how science really works, grades 3-8

Place of Publication:

Thousand Oaks, California : Corwin, a Sage Publishing Company ; Arlington, Virginia : NSTA Press, National Science Teachers Association, [2017]

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.-- Source other than Library of Congress.

Notes:

"A Joint Publication."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781506387390

150638739X

9781506387383

1506387381

9781506387413

1506387411

9781506387406

1506387403

OCLC:

1013888618