Sci-Book: STEPS to STEM – Student Science Notebook

✍ Scribed by Aaron D. Isabelle, Gilbert A. Zinn (auth.)

• Publisher: Sense Publishers
• Year: 2017
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 224
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

"A “Sci-Book” or “Science Notebook” serves as an essential companion to the science curriculum supplement, STEPS to STEM. As students learn key concepts in the seven “big ideas” in this program (Electricity & Magnetism; Air & Flight; Water & Weather; Plants & Animals; Earth & Space; Matter & Motion; Light & Sound), they record their ideas, plans, and evidence. There is ample space for students to keep track of their observations and findings, as well as a section to reflect upon the use of “Science and Engineering Practices” as set forth in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Using a science notebook is reflective of the behavior of scientists. One of the pillars of the Nature of Science is that scientists must document their work to publish their research results; it is a necessary part of the scientific enterprise. This is important because STEPS to STEM is a program for young scientists who learn within a community of scientists. Helping students to think and act like scientists is a critical feature of this program. Students learn that they need to keep a written record if they are to successfully share their discoveries and curiosities with their classmates and with the teacher. Teachers should also model writing in science to help instill a sense of purpose and pride in using and maintaining a Sci-Book. Lastly, students’ documentation can serve as a valuable form of authentic assessment; teachers can utilize Sci-Books to monitor the learning process and the development of science skills."

✦ Table of Contents

Front Matter ....Pages i-ix
Electricity & Magnetism (Aaron D. Isabelle, Gilbert A. Zinn)....Pages 1-30
Air & Flight (Aaron D. Isabelle, Gilbert A. Zinn)....Pages 31-62
Water & Weather (Aaron D. Isabelle, Gilbert A. Zinn)....Pages 63-92
Plants & Animals (Aaron D. Isabelle, Gilbert A. Zinn)....Pages 93-124
Earth & Space (Aaron D. Isabelle, Gilbert A. Zinn)....Pages 125-154
Matter & Motion (Aaron D. Isabelle, Gilbert A. Zinn)....Pages 155-184
Light & Sound (Aaron D. Isabelle, Gilbert A. Zinn)....Pages 185-214

✦ Subjects

Education (general)