Description |
xv, 80 pages ; 28 cm |
Contents |
Invitation -- Systems thinking -- Technological design -- Graphing data -- Scientific investigation -- Scientific drawing -- The essential connection : writing and reading in science and social studies -- Appendix A: why should we use a unifying concept? -- Appendix B: citizen scientist and leave no child inside links -- Appendix C: technological design links -- Appendix D: children's books about scientists -- References |
Summary |
"This book encourages teachers, parents, grandparents, and volunteers who work with children to expect more. It focuses on the skills children will need to compete in a highly competitive global economy. From systems thinking, to interpreting complex visual images, to integrative thinking our children need a whole new skill set. ... [T]he author provides many concrete examples of ways for teachers and parents to engage children in meaningful conversation and problem solving"--P. [4] of cover |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 75-77) and index |
Subject |
Problem solving in children -- Study and teaching.
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Cognition in children -- Study and teaching.
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Reasoning in children -- Study and teaching.
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Critical thinking in children -- Study and teaching.
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Author |
Gill, Becky.
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Trahanas, Joanne Efantis.
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LC no. |
2010913423 |
ISBN |
9781452076317 |
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1452076316 |
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