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What Is Science?
Science is not just a collection of facts. Of course, facts are an important part of science: Water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit (or 0 degrees Celsius), and the earth moves around the sun. But science is much, much more. Science involves: * Observing what's happening; * Classifying or organizing information; * Predicting what will happen; * Testing predictions under controlled conditions to see if they are correct; and * Drawing conclusions.
Science involves trial and error - trying, failing and trying again. Science doesn't provide all the answers. It requires us to be skeptical so that our scientific "conclusions" can be modified or changed altogether as we make new discoveries.
Goals of Science Teaching
Performance Objectives: * The teacher candidate will identify the general goals of science teaching in general and of physics teaching in particular. * The teacher candidate will identify the major sources of the goals of science education. * The teacher candidate will explain the implications of science education standards on teaching. * The teacher candidate will summarize the three science-related goals of the Illinois Learning Standards (11, 12, and 13). * The teacher candidate will summarize the "applications of learning" as outlined in the Illinois Learning Standards
THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO PRE-SCHOOL SCIENCE by Education.com
Wondering what preschoolers should know when it comes to scientific concepts, and how best to help them? Here's our essential guide to all things preschool science, plus expert book picks to make learning fun!
Curious Kids! Scientific Learning in Preschool
As preschoolers ask questions and seek answers to their "how" and "why" questions, they are beginning to practice scientific investigation. Preschoolers' natural curiosity makes exploring science together a blast. Learn how parents can help their preschooler develop science skills.
Preschool Science: Learning at
Science is not just a collection of facts. Of course, facts are an important part of science: Water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit (or 0 degrees Celsius), and the earth moves around the sun. But science is much, much more. Science involves: * Observing what's happening; * Classifying or organizing information; * Predicting what will happen; * Testing predictions under controlled conditions to see if they are correct; and * Drawing conclusions.
Science involves trial and error - trying, failing and trying again. Science doesn't provide all the answers. It requires us to be skeptical so that our scientific "conclusions" can be modified or changed altogether as we make new discoveries.
Goals of Science Teaching
Performance Objectives: * The teacher candidate will identify the general goals of science teaching in general and of physics teaching in particular. * The teacher candidate will identify the major sources of the goals of science education. * The teacher candidate will explain the implications of science education standards on teaching. * The teacher candidate will summarize the three science-related goals of the Illinois Learning Standards (11, 12, and 13). * The teacher candidate will summarize the "applications of learning" as outlined in the Illinois Learning Standards
THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO PRE-SCHOOL SCIENCE by Education.com
Wondering what preschoolers should know when it comes to scientific concepts, and how best to help them? Here's our essential guide to all things preschool science, plus expert book picks to make learning fun!
Curious Kids! Scientific Learning in Preschool
As preschoolers ask questions and seek answers to their "how" and "why" questions, they are beginning to practice scientific investigation. Preschoolers' natural curiosity makes exploring science together a blast. Learn how parents can help their preschooler develop science skills.
Preschool Science: Learning at