Getting Third Graders to Put on Their Science "Thinking Caps"

Autor/inn/en	Raje, Sonali; Bartleson, Elizabeth
Titel	Getting Third Graders to Put on Their Science "Thinking Caps"
Quelle	In: Primary Science, (2013) 130, S.12-15 (4 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0269-2465
Schlagwörter	Science Education; Science Activities; Elementary School Science; Grade 3; Science Experiments; Thermodynamics; Investigations; Scientific Concepts; Mathematical Concepts; Measurement Techniques; Measurement Equipment; Problem Solving; Thinking Skills; Active Learning + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Naturwissenschaftliche Bildung; School year 03; 3. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 03; Thermodynamik; Untersuchung; Messtechnik; Messinstrument; Problemlösen; Denkfähigkeit; Aktives Lernen
Abstract	This article describes how a third grade class (ages 8-9) conducted a temperature-related science experiment. The goal of the experiment was to build on the following question: What would happen if you took three different thermometers, all reading the same temperature, wrapped them in three different socks, one woollen, one silk, and one cotton, and left them in the class for 24 hours--what would the temperature on each thermometer read and why? (Layman, Ochoa and Heikkinen, 1996). The experiment aims to model the different components of a scientific investigation and make connections between science and math concepts. The authors conclude that asking children questions and getting them to carry out scientific activities, putting the onus on "them" to think and figure out solutions, is an excellent way to avoid them developing wrong ideas about science concepts. They do not have to be complicated questions, as long as they promote logical thinking and problem-solving skills. (ERIC).
Anmerkungen	Association for Science Education. College Lane Hatfield, Herts, AL10 9AA, UK. Tel: +44-1-707-283000; Fax: +44-1-707-266532; e-mail: info@ase.org.uk; Web site: http://www.ase.org.uk
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10