Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ778970
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007-Nov
Pages: 6
Abstractor: Author
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ISSN: ISSN-0036-8148
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Reinvigorating Science Journals
Bricker, Patricia
Science and Children, v45 n3 p24-29 Nov 2007
Science-themed books are wonderful tools for emphasizing the importance of observation and journaling. They can also be used to effectively promote literacy skills in science. This article shares a selection of nature books and the ways teachers and students used them to engage in the process of scientific inquiry. (Contains 3 figures and 10 resources.)
Descriptors: Literacy Education, Writing Across the Curriculum, Childrens Literature, Inquiry, Science Education, Journal Writing, Student Journals, Elementary School Science
National Science Teachers Association. 1840 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201-3000. Tel: 800-722-6782; Fax: 703-243-3924; e-mail: membership@nsta.org; Web site: http://www.nsta.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Education
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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