Moore, Christopher (Professor)

Teaching science thinking : using scientific reasoning in the classroom / Christopher Moore. - xii, 197 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm - Eye on Education book. .

Includes bibliographical references.

Teaching and learning science thinking -- What is science thinking? -- How is science thinking integrated into next generation standards? -- How do you teach and assess science thinking? -- Science thinking in the classroom -- Recognizing patterns and making connections -- What's important, what's not, and designing a fair test -- Testing our crazy ideas with experiments -- What does this evidence tell me, and do i believe it? -- Putting it all together -- Weaving science thinking into curriculum.

"Teach your students how to think like scientists. This book shows you practical ways to incorporate science thinking in your classroom using simple "Thinking Tasks" that you can insert into any lesson. What is science thinking and how can you possibly teach and assess it? How is science thinking incorporated into the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and how can it be weaved into your curriculum? This book answers these questions."--Publisher's description.

Junior High School


Text in English

9781138237957 (hbk) 9781138237964 (pbk)

2018033799


Teaching--Methodology.
Science--Methodology.
Critical thinking--Study and teaching.

LB1025.3 / .M655 2019

371.102 M78 2019