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September 2006

Map your way to better teaching practices with this issue of Science Scope. Inside, you'll learn how to improve students' powers of observation, reading comprehension, ability to conduct inquiry, and other skills critical to success in the science classroom.



A Change in Seasons: Increasing Student Observation Skills
By: Donna R. Sterling
Science Scope, Sep 06
The ability to accurately observe and notice small details is a skill important to scientists. To help students develop this skill, have them record and share observations, successively focusing in on smaller, more precise details. When students observe...  [view full summary]
The ability to accurately observe and notice small details is a skill important to scientists. To help students develop this skill, have them record and share observations, successively focusing in on smaller, more precise details. When students observe changes in the seasons, they can extend their science knowledge by carefully noting changes in color, shape, and patterns in vegetation, asking questions, and making predictions.
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Grade Level: Middle School