Thinking Like a Scientist
Lessons That Develop Habits of Mind and Thinking Skills for Young Scientists in Grade 5
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- English
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Thinking Like a Scientist
Lessons That Develop Habits of Mind and Thinking Skills for Young Scientists in Grade 5
About This Book
Thinking Like a Scientist focuses on high-interest, career-related topics in the elementary curriculum related to science. Students will explore interdisciplinary content, foster creativity, and develop higher order thinking skills with activities aligned to relevant content area standards. Through inquiry-based investigations, students will explore what scientists do, engage in critical thinking, learn about scientific tools and research, and examine careers in scientific fields. Thinking Like a Scientist reflects key emphases of curricula from the Center for Gifted Education at William & Mary, including the development of process skills in various content areas and the enhancement of discipline-specific thinking and habits of mind through hands-on activities. Grade 5
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Preassessment
- Unit 1: What Do Scientists Do?
- Unit 2: What Is the Scientific Method?
- Unit 3: What Is the Role of Evidence?
- Unit 4: What Is Critical Thinking?
- Unit 5: Putting Scientific Skills to Use
- Postassessment
- Answer Key
- References
- About the Author
- Next Generation Science Standards Alignment