Science is Golden: A Problem-Solving Approach to Doing Science with Children - Softcover

Ann Finkelstein (author)

9780870135668: Science is Golden: A Problem-Solving Approach to Doing Science with Children

Softcover

ISBN 10: 087013566X ISBN 13: 9780870135668

Publisher: Michigan State University Press, 2002

The first book of its kind, "Science is Golden" discusses how to implement an inquiry-based, problem-solving approach to science education (grades K-5). Finkelstein shows parents and teachers how to help students investigate their own scientific questions. Rather than a set of guidelines for science fair projects, this book presents a method for helping students expand their creativity and develop logical thinking while learning science.
Starting with an introduction to the "brains-on method," "Science is Golden" explains brainstorming, experimental controls, collecting data, and how to streamline children's questions about science so that the questions define an experiment. Students will learn how to: ask good questions; clarify terminology; research, plan, and design experiments and controls; test assumptions; collect and analyze data; present results to others; and collaborate with adults.
" Science is Golden" is consistent with the National Science Education Standards proposed by the National Academy of Sciences, and the Michigan Essential Goals and Objectives for Science Education (K-12) from the Michigan State Board of Education."

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Synopsis:

This book discusses how to implement an inquiry-based, problem-solving approach to science education. Finkelstein shows parents and teachers how to help students to investigate their own scientific questions. Rather than a set of guidelines for science fair projects, this book presents a method for helping students to expand their creativity and develop logical thinking while learning science. Starting with an introduction to the "brains-on method," this book explains brainstorming, experimental controls, collecting data, and how to streamline children's questions about science so that the questions define an experiment. Students will learn how to: ask good questions; clarify terminology; research, plan, and design experiments and controls; test assumptions; collect and analyse data; present results to others; and collaborate with adults.

About the Author:

Finkelstein has done biomedical research at the University of Toronto, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and at Michigan State University. She is a freelance writer specializing in popular science and education.

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