Hidden Bibliographic Details
Other authors / contributors: | Zinn, Gilbert A., author.
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ISBN: | 9789463007948 9463007946 9789463007924 9789463007931
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Digital file characteristics: | text file PDF
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Notes: | Aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed December 15, 2017)
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Summary: | "A "Sci-Book" or "Science Notebook" serves as an essential companion to the science curriculum supplement, STEPS to STEM. As students learn key concepts in the seven "big ideas" in this program (Electricity & Magnetism; Air & Flight; Water & Weather; Plants & Animals; Earth & Space; Matter & Motion; Light & Sound), they record their ideas, plans, and evidence. There is ample space for students to keep track of their observations and findings, as well as a section to reflect upon the use of "Science and Engineering Practices" as set forth in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Using a science notebook is reflective of the behavior of scientists. One of the pillars of the Nature of Science is that scientists must document their work to publish their research results; it is a necessary part of the scientific enterprise. This is important because STEPS to STEM is a program for young scientists who learn within a community of scient ists. Helping students to think and act like scientists is a critical feature of this program. Students learn that they need to keep a written record if they are to successfully share their discoveries and curiosities with their classmates and with the teacher. Teachers should also model writing in science to help instill a sense of purpose and pride in using and maintaining a Sci-Book. Lastly, students' documentation can serve as a valuable form of authentic assessment; teachers can utilize Sci-Books to monitor the learning process and the development of science skills."
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Other form: | Print version: Isabelle, Aaron D. Sci-Book : STEPS to STEM student science notebook. Rotterdam, Netherlands ; Boston, [Massachusetts] ; Taipei, [Taiwan] : Sense Publishers, ©2017 213 pages 9789463007924
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Standard no.: | 10.1007/978-94-6300-794-8
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