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Science Notebooks : Writing about Inquiry

ISBN: 9780325005683 | 0325005680
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Greenwood-Heineman
Pub. Date: 7/2/2003

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SummaryTable of ContentsAuthor Biography
From Galileo to scientists working on cloning, notebooks have been used to document scientific discovery. Science notebooks are also effective tools in the classroom. They make science experiences more meaningful and authentic for students as they observe, record, and reflect on what they've learned. For time-strapped teachers, notebooks offer a natural way to integrate science and language arts. Brian Campbell and Lori Fulton spent four years investigating the use of science notebooks by students, teachers, and practicing scientists. This book... MORE
Foreword by Linda Greggxiii
Introduction1(4)
Provides an overview of the book, including the goals of the book, a guide on how to use it as a resource, an explanation of the science notebook, and a brief description of each chapter.
1 Th... MORE5(20)
This chapter examines what factors teachers need to think about before, during, and after implementation of science notebooks.
Planning
5(6)
Implementation of Science Notebooks
11(5)
Formative Assessment
16(1)
Developing Science Notebooks
17(5)
Creating a Purpose for Notebooks
22(3)
2 Elements of a Science Notebook25(23)
This chapter details important aspects that are included in a science notebook and shares strategies to develop them further.
Recording and Organizing Data
25(6)
Technical Drawings
31(5)
Students' Questions
36(3)
Recording Thinking
39(5)
Other Elements
44(4)
3 Signs of Student Progress48(9)
This chapter examines how students progress in their use of science notebooks both during and after an investigation.
Predicting
48(2)
Recording and Organizing Data
50(1)
Drawing
51(2)
Questioning
53(1)
Reflecting
54(1)
Using Notebooks as a Resource
55(1)
Self Assessing
56(1)
4 Discussions with Two Scientists57(7)
This chapter shares two scientists' thoughts on the role and importance of notebooks in their work as well as implications for the use of notebooks in the classroom.
How Scientists Use Their Notebooks
57(3)
Recommendations for the Classroom
60(4)
5 Scientific Content and Process Connections64(9)
This chapter examines how the science notebook aids in conceptual development of scientific concepts.
Connections to the National Science Education Standards
64(1)
Physical, Life, and Earth and Space Content Standards
65(2)
Science as Inquiry
67(3)
Unifying Concepts and Processes
70(3)
6 Literacy Connections73(10)
This chapter explores how the science notebook can be used as a context for developing literacy.
Connections to Literacy
73(1)
Oral Communication
73(2)
Written Communication
75(2)
Reading
77(2)
Vocabulary Development
79(1)
Connections to the Standards for the English Language Arts
80(3)
Appendix83(10)
Bibliography93
BRIAN CAMPBELL is a teacher in the Clark County School District in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is interested in the process of professional development and teacher change. He has had extensive involvement in the National Science Foundation-funded Local Systemic Change, Mathematics and Science Enhancement (MASE) Project.LORI FULTON is a teacher in the Clark County School District in Las Vegas, Nevada. She is interested in the process of professional development and teacher change. She has had extensive involvement in the National Science Foundation-funded Local Systemic Change, Mathematics and Science Enhancement (MASE) Project.


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