Science Scenarios

by: Linda Cronin-Jones

In recent years, the scientific community has emphasized the importance of making science content more meaningful to high school students. One effective technique that helps teachers facilitate student learning is role-playing. By participating in role-playing activities, students realize that most science-related issues are complex and do not have simple solutions. This article describes how to use role-playing activities to make science more meaningful.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 4/1/2000Stock # tst00_067_04_48Volume 067Issue 04

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