Science: A Misunderstood Word.

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ERIC Number: EJ362814

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1987

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Science: A Misunderstood Word.

Community Science, v5 n1 p3-6 Sep 1987

Offers a definition of science which emphasizes methodology. Notes that authors of books can encourage scientific thinking by developing imagery, unfolding stories using critical thinking, building stories around science subjects, and developing books that unfold a story while informing the child. (TW)

Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Content Area Reading, Critical Thinking, Definitions, Directed Reading Activity, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Imagery, Reading Materials, Science Education, Science Instruction, Science Materials, Scientific Methodology

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Opinion Papers

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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Note: Math/Science Nucleus, 3710 Yale Way, Fremont, CA 94538.