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Weiss, Tarin Harrar – Science and Children, 2013
Of the eight scientific practices highlighted in "A Framework for K-12 Science Education: Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas," the first is for students to develop abilities to ask questions and define problems (NRC 2012). Constructing a range of questions about an object or phenomenon validates not only what students have…
Descriptors: Questioning Techniques, Scientific Concepts, Scientific Literacy, Teaching Methods
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Moore, Virginia J.; Chessin, Debby A.; Theobald, Becky – Science and Children, 2010
Insects are fascinating creatures--especially when you and your students get up close and personal with them! To that end, the authors facilitated an inquiry-based investigation with an emphasis on identification of the different types of insects found in the school yard, their characteristics, their habitat, and what they eat, while engaging the…
Descriptors: Entomology, Investigations, Inquiry, Problem Solving
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Lynch, Mary Jean; Zenchak, John – Science and Children, 2011
How can a science concept be taught in a way that generates interest, gives students the opportunity to consider other possibilities, does not lock them into one way of doing or seeing things, and gives them some ownership of their learning? These authors searched high and low for the perfect activity to illustrate a key concept for their partner…
Descriptors: Scientific Concepts, Grade 4, Elementary School Science, Student Attitudes
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Sterling, Donna R. – Science and Children, 2010
While learning about the types of weather events that occur in the local area, students in grades 4-6 were asked to consider how structures can be built to withstand extreme weather conditions. Teams of students designed, constructed, and tested buildings to withstand hurricanes and designed the tests they would use to evaluate their structures.…
Descriptors: Weather, Rural Schools, Grade 4, Natural Disasters
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Carrier, Sarah J.; Thomas, Annie – Science and Children, 2010
"Watch out, the stove will burn you," "Ooh, ice cream headache!" Students construct their conceptions about heat and temperature through their own intuitions about daily life experiences. As a result, misconceptions can be born from these constructed concepts. The activity described here addresses student misconceptions about thermal insulation…
Descriptors: Structural Elements (Construction), Misconceptions, Scientific Concepts, Problem Solving
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Chessin, Debby – Science and Children, 2007
Science centers can engage students; accommodate different learning styles and individual interests; help students become independent and confident learners; and encourage social skills among students. In this article, the author worked with third-grade students as they completed activities at learning centers during a week-long unit on simple…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Investigations, Problem Solving, Learning Centers (Classroom)