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Another integral part of the scientific process is research. Since 90%of what student will read as adults will be for information, learning tolocate and analyze information is a skill that will benefit themthroughout their life. Researching promotes critical thinkingprocesses, enabling students to make informed decisions and solveproblems. The University of Pennsylvania says teaching research skillscan help students gain “confidence and facility in using research tools,a better understanding of…See More
The Scientific Homeschool posted a blog postThe Ancient Practice of Observation
A Fundamental Science SkillObservation has been the touchstone of objectivity in science for thousands of years. It has been used by humanity throughout history to record a hunt or battle, track the passage of time and seasons, detailthe success of an exploration or follow the progress of illness in avillage.Aristotle said of observation: “We value our sight above almost everything else. The reason for this is that of all the senses sight makes knowledge most possible for us and shows us the…See More
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Building Research Skills
Another integral part of the scientific process is research. Since 90%
of what student will read as adults will be for information, learning to
locate and analyze information is a skill that will benefit them
throughout their life. Researching promotes critical thinking
processes, enabling students to make informed decisions and solve
problems. The University of Pennsylvania says teaching research skills
can help students gain “confidence and facility in using… Continue
of what student will read as adults will be for information, learning to
locate and analyze information is a skill that will benefit them
throughout their life. Researching promotes critical thinking
processes, enabling students to make informed decisions and solve
problems. The University of Pennsylvania says teaching research skills
can help students gain “confidence and facility in using… Continue
Posted on September 18, 2010 at 11:46am
The Ancient Practice of Observation
A Fundamental Science Skill
Observation has been the touchstone of objectivity in science for thousands of years. It has been used by humanity throughout history to record a hunt or battle, track the passage of time and seasons, detail
the success of an exploration or follow the progress of illness in a
village.
Aristotle said of observation: “We value our sight above almost everything else. The reason for this is that of all the senses sight makes…
ContinuePosted on September 9, 2010 at 8:33am — 1 Comment
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- Thanks for joining us. You help to broaden our perspective here on science education. Make yourself at "home."
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