| Using Science to Develop Thinking Skills at Key Stage 3 Contributor(s): O'Brien, Pat (Author) |
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ISBN: 1843120372 ISBN-13: 9781843120377 Publisher: David Fulton Publishers OUR PRICE: $33.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2004 Annotation: This book presents a series of practical activities designed to help teachers build an effective science curriculum for more able children. It focuses on: developing higher order thinking skills using conceptual language; directed activities relating to text for developing higher order skills; and in-depth study topics that emphasize a "real product" outcome. Activities range from short discussion topics and problems to solve, to whole-day masterclasses. Topics covered include: context enrichment - by team research/discussion and by visit plus follow-up work; general and science-based thinking activities; thinking tools - including zones of relevance; effective organization of information - herring bone diagrams, flow charts, flash cards; argument mapping; analysis and interpretation of data; modeling and using spreadsheets; and science writing activities. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Science & Technology - Science | Study & Teaching |
| Dewey: 507 |
| Series: Nace/Fulton Publication |
| Physical Information: 0.31" H x 8.27" W x 11.69" (0.80 lbs) 142 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: First Published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company. |