Thinking Like a Scientist Grade 5: Lessons That Develop Habits of Mind and Thinking Skills for Young Scientists Contributor(s): Teevan, Lenore (Author) |
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ISBN: 1618218263 ISBN-13: 9781618218261 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $37.95 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2019 |
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BISAC Categories: - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Science & Technology |
Physical Information: 0.3" H x 8.4" W x 10.9" (0.65 lbs) 126 pages |
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Publisher Description: Thinking Like a Scientist focuses on high-interest, career-related topics in the elementary curriculum related to science. Students will explore interdisciplinary content, foster creativity, and develop higher order thinking skills with activities aligned to relevant content area standards. Through inquiry-based investigations, students will explore what scientists do, engage in critical thinking, learn about scientific tools and research, and examine careers in scientific fields. Thinking Like a Scientist reflects key emphases of curricula from the Center for Gifted Education at William & Mary, including the development of process skills in various content areas and the enhancement of discipline-specific thinking and habits of mind through hands-on activities. Grade 5 |
Contributor Bio(s): Teevan, Lenore: - Lenore Teevan teaches Earth science, biology and AP Biology at Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk, VA. During Summer 2017, she participated as a PolarTREC teacher in research pertaining to jellyfish in the Bering Sea. Engaging in scientific research inspires her. |