Teaching the Nature of Science Through Process Skills Activities for Grades 3-8

Name: Teaching the Nature of Science Through Process Skills Activities for Grades 3-8
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ISBN: 9780205433339

ISBN-10: 0205433332

ISBN-13: 9780205433339

Edition: 2008

Authors: Randy L. Bell

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Meet current science education standards with this user-friendly book and integrate fun activities into classroom to promote studentsrsquo; understanding of the nature of science. nbsp; Encourages teachers to move beyond teaching science as content and persuade students to think like scientists by incorporating study of science processes and the characteristics of scientific knowledge--the nature of science--into the curriculum. nbsp; Written for teachers of children in grades 3-8.

Book details

List price: $59.40
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, Incorporated
Publication date: 6/18/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 288
Size: 8.50" wide x 11.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.430
Language: English




What is science?



Observation in science - more than just seeing things!



Observation or inference : a "burning" question



Humor is in the mind of the beholder



The "proof" is in the cookie



Trailing fossil tracks



Fragmented fossil tales



Of cannon balls and tissue paper



Laying down the law



Scientific theories and the mystery tube



Patterns, patterns, everywhere



Creativity and constellations



Classified information



Experiencing experiments



Subjectivity and the boiling point of water



Perception and conception : two sides of the same coin



Of mice, men, and scientists



Science as a way of knowing



Assessment and the nature of science



Conclusion