This article summarizes the basics of scientific inquiry and how it can be used. It also provides the recommendations of the National Science Teachers Association, NSTA, involving scientific inquiry in the classroom.
notebooks can play a powerful role in science investigation” and serve as a
“fantastic assessment tool for teachers
guide them in
interactive science notebook
consolidating student material
compare and contrast the model with the real outdoor space
they own the material
have students process information, learn, and think in a more engaging way
a better chance of remembering and applying new information
personalize their learning
We have been using the interactive notebook as a learning strategy for teachers
in our professional development projects
original representations of student thinking (essay response, concept maps,
diagrams, graphic organizers), the representations produced as the result of
data analysis (charts, graphs), and a date/time stamp on all entries
three essential elements of science notebooks
One challenge teachers face
is when “some students struggle with representing their ideas in written form if
presented with a limited time to do so
This article discusses how interactive notebooks can enhance student learning. It also gives several good examples of how they can be used to assess student progress and understanding.
Teaching at Its BestThis third edition of the best-selling handbook offers faculty at all levels an essential toolbox of hundreds of practical teaching techniques, formats, classroom activities, and exercises, all of which can be implemented immediately.
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