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ERIC Number: EJ565653
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1998
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ISSN: ISSN-0036-8148
Writing a Letter...to a Scientist.
Di Biase, Warren J.
Science and Children, v35 n6 p14-17,66 Mar 1998
Describes an activity in which students communicate with real science professionals. This activity requires students to develop a science question, select the appropriate scientist or science professional, and draft and send a letter. Includes tips for developing a resource list of cooperating science professionals, guiding students in developing questions, and using the responses for further learning. (PVD)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Group Activities, Learning Activities, Letters (Correspondence), Middle Schools, Partnerships in Education, Questioning Techniques, Science Education, Scientists, Student Interests, Student Research, Writing Across the Curriculum
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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