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Science Education. Monday, February 1, 2010 EPS 350. What is science?. A particular way of understanding the physical and biological world. A process for producing knowledge. A body of knowledge. Process of Science. The Scientific Method Observe Hypothesize Experiment Conclusion.
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Science Education Monday, February 1, 2010 EPS 350
What is science? A particular way of understanding the physical and biological world A process for producing knowledge A body of knowledge
Process of Science • The Scientific Method • Observe • Hypothesize • Experiment • Conclusion
Teaching Science Inquiry Based Learning • A process where students formulate questions, investigate widely, and then build understandings, meanings, and knowledge “Tell me and I forget, show me and I remember, involve me and I understand.” ~ Chinese Proverb
Inquiry - Demonstrations Predict Observe Explain
What do Demo’s do for Science education? Engage Activities Promote Interest Provide a Visual for Learning
Inquiry – Hands On Activities Student Centered Experiments Labs Discovery Interactive
What do hands on activities do for science educator? Provides students a chance to discover concepts on their own Interactive Learning
Inquiry - Lectures Questioning Props 5 E Learning Cycle