TY - BOOK AU - Colburn,Alan TI - Learning science by doing science: 10 classic investigations reimagined to teach kids how science really works, grades 3-8 SN - 9781506344614 (pbk.) AV - Q 181 .C672 2017 PY - 2017///] CY - Thousand Oaks, CA, Arlington, VA PB - Corwin, a Sage Publishing Company, NSTA Press, National Science Teachers Association KW - Science KW - Study and teaching (Elementary) KW - Methodology KW - Study and teaching (Middle school) KW - EDUCATION / Teaching Methods & Materials / Science & Technology KW - bisacsh N1 - "A Joint Publication."; Includes bibliographical references (pages 179-180) and index N2 - This witty book adapts classic investigations to help students in grades 3 through 8 truly think and act like scientists. Chapter by chapter, this accessible primer illustrates a "big idea" about the nature of science and offers clear links to the Next Generation Science Standards and its Science and Engineering Practices. You'll also find: A reader-friendly overview of the NGSS; guidance on adapting the activities to your grade level, including communicating instructions, facilitating discussions, and managing safety concerns, and, case studies of working scientists to highlight specifics about the science and engineering practices.-- ER -