Scientific Argumentation in Biology

30 Classroom Activities
Erscheinungsjahr 2012
ISBN: 978-1-936137-27-5
Verlag: National Science Teaching Association

Buch, Englisch, 417 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 279 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 885 g

Reihe: NSTA Press

Like three guides in one, <em>Scientific Argumentation in Biology</em> combines theory, practice, and biological content. This thought-provoking book starts by giving you solid background in why students need to be able to go beyond expressing mere opinions when making research-related biology claims. Then it provides 30 field-tested activities your students can use when learning to propose, support, and evaluate claims; validate or refute them on the basis of scientific reasoning; and craft complex written arguments. Detailed teacher notes suggest specific ways to use the activities to enrich and supplement (not replace) what you’re doing in class already. You’ll find <em>Scientific Argumentation </em>to be an ideal way to help your students learn standards-based content, improve their practices, and develop scientific habits of mind.

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Über Autor(innen)

<strong>Victor Sampson</strong> is an assistant professor in the School of Teacher Education and the FSU-Teach Program at Florida State University. His research focus concerns making scientific argumentation more productive in the classroom. <br><br><strong>Sharon Schleigh</strong>, who has taught science at all levels, is an assistant professor of science education at East Carolina State University.