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Problem solving tends to be messy. Every problem is different, and each one calls for a slightly different approach. Unfortunately, students often have erroneous ideas about what it takes to be good at problem solving,…
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Integrating Content and Scientific Inquiry in Your Lessons
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Although no single lesson-planning approach will work every time for every student in every situation, researchers continue to conclude that one particular approach outperforms any other when it comes to effectively…
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Observation is frequently called the most basic of all the scientific skills. Ideally, observations should not include any assumptions, interpretations, opinions, or conclusions on the part of the observer. You should…
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A desire to sort and group objects that have similar characteristics is innate to humans. In science, the process of grouping and organizing items and ideas into categories in accordance with specific rules is known as…
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Selecting the Perfect Baby: The Ethics of
“Embryo Design”
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The case study discussed in this chapter is about parents that want to cure their daughter’s disease by planning and creating another child with specific genetic markers. This dilemma and discussion case was designed…
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Science Literacy: The Big Picture
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In this opening chapter of Front-Page Science , the authors give an over view of science literacy and the layout of the book.
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Certainly a class can learn a lot by just engaging in activities described in the previous chapters in this book and not actually writing an article. The authors believe, however, that writing moves the student to a…
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It’s All About Revising: Moving Toward Publication
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In this chapter, the authors present different ways to give students feedback on their writing, including conferences, peer feedback, and other assessment strategies.
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For reluctant writers or tech-savvy teens, engaging in alternative approaches to creating stories is an attractive approach. Creating podcast and videos can also provide opportunities for students to work in teams and…
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Science Journalism Goes To School
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What exactly is a science news article? To understand that, it is important to differentiate journalistic writing from other forms of expression. This chapter provides a detailed description of what the authors mean by…
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Can I Do This? Frequently Asked Questions
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Teachers and administrators have expressed certain practical concerns, the answers to which help them decide if SciJourn is possible given the realities of their own school. In these Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)…
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In this chapter, the authors briefly outline the process used to create the SciJourn standards, and then describe each in some detail, furnishing the reader with real student examples. As you seek to “sell” the project…
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Literacy professionals often think about the connection between reading and writing. How does reading impact the ability to write and think? What do competent writers notice when they read? In this chapter, the authors…
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Finding and Keeping Track of Sources
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Scientifically literate people seek credible sources, knowing that they cannot always depend on firsthand encounters. Several credible sources are typically needed to assess the value of new findings or commercial…
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In this chapter, the qualities of a good topic, how to “pitch” stories in the classroom (slow and fast), and a list of dos and don’ts for teachers when helping students refine topics and angles are discussed.
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