Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Chapter 2
Chapter 2 describes the processes and strategies for inquiring in science. The text states the processes of science such as: observing,classifying, inferring, measuring, communicating, predicting, hypothesizing, and experiments. I was a bit confused when reading about the different terms used in the classification paragraph. I was not clear and the distinction between binary and multistage classification. What confuses me may be the fact that we used different kinds of classifications in my archaeology class. I enjoyed reading the page on organizing data. I was surprised that the chapter included music and art as forms of communicating understanding in science. I really enjoyed and I think I would use the "I Notice/I Wonder" record format with my students. I plan to work with younger children and I believe this really helps clarify between facts that they know and thing that a student may be unsure of.
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Binary classification has to do with comparing objects according to a single property, for example by gender (male versus female). Multistage classification happens when you use more than one property to in making comparisons, for example males and females and their college majors.
ReplyDeleteThe processes are important. They help teach students how to think. Use this part of the chapter as a handy reference as you design your own science lessons.
The I Notice/I Wonder tool IS a nice one to use in science. It can also be used as a precursor to helping students create their own inquiry questions.