Science Is Golden | 
| Author: Ann Finkelstein
Publisher: Michigan State University Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 1992788
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 165
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 11 x 8.6 x 0.5
ISBN: 087013566X
Dewey Decimal Number: 372.35
EAN: 9780870135668
ASIN: 087013566X
Publication Date: July 30, 2001
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Book Description
The first book of its kind, Science is Golden discusses how to implement an inquiry-based, problem-solving approach to science education (grades K-5). Finkelstein shows parents and teachers how to help students investigate their own scientific questions. Rather than a set of guidelines for science fair projects, this book presents a method for helping students expand their creativity and develop logical thinking while learning science. Starting with an introduction to the "brains-on method," Science is Golden explains brainstorming, experimental controls, collecting data, and how to streamline children's questions about science so that the questions define an experiment. Students will learn how to: ask good questions; clarify terminology; research, plan, and design experiments and controls; test assumptions; collect and analyze data; present results to others; and collaborate with adults. Science is Golden is consistent with the National Science Education Standards proposed by the National Academy of Sciences, and the Michigan Essential Goals and Objectives for Science Education (K-12) from the Michigan State Board of Education.
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Children's Science April 29, 2002
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a kid- and parent-friendly book that will make elementary science more fun for everyone.
Science is Golden is a fun introduction to scientific thinking and problem solving. If you like children, science, logic, problem-solving, sledding, throwing rocks or the TV remote, this book is for you! Science is Golden will also help you design a killer science project with your kids.
This book describes the philosophy of science applied to children's science experiments. Scientists have a formal approach to problem-solving though the scientific method. Science is Golden describes how to implement this powerful mode of thinking to solve experimental problems that arise from children's questions about science. In many ways, teaching children science through the scientific method is an easier and more powerful approach than teaching many disembodied scientific factoids--the current, unfortunate school model.
Excellent learning experience for kids AND adults! February 11, 2002
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
What is your answer when your kids keep asking you "Why" this and "Why" that? Curiosity is a great gift we have (especially kids!), and this book is a wonderful guide in how to feed that curiosity. The "problem-solving approach to science" this author describes and uses to answer kid's questions, from how many germs can be found on coins to how a remote control works, is not only a joy to read about, but also teaches kids AND parents how to investigate any question in a systematic and creative way. I highly recommend this book to all parents regardless of their background in science -- there is something in here to learn whether you are a kid, a college student (like myself), a Ph.D.-level research scientist, or several years removed from your last science course. Keep the "Why"s coming and learn with your kids!
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