Ways to gain reading, writing, and comprehension skills: Science
Notebooks; Observation
Journals; Data Notebooks
Ways to Review Information Sources: Science Textbooks,
Informational Texts, Newspapers and Journals
Sharing Discoveries and Making text
connections: disseminating information
to peers, family, and community; talking
to scientist; viewing science as a global
community
Ways to make Science
and L.A. fun: Fictional
texts, dramatic plays
Culturally Relevant Inquiry and Action
DAST ( Draw a Scientist Test): battles misconceptions and
assesses familiarity and awareness of science
Steps of DAST: Draw and Write; Review
the drawing and writings; Determine
patterns and take action; provide
examples of diverse scientist and their
research
Inquiry Process Skills: Ask science related
questions; determine ways to answer the
questions; interpret finding; make decisions;
communicate results; become scientist
during the process
Make Observations; Exam Information; Plan
Investigation; Use Tools to gather, analyze, and
interpret data; make predictions and propose
explanations; communicate results; teach
inquiry skills
Teacher as a Facilitator includes effective questioning
Integrate science into Language Arts,
Math, Fine Arts, and Social Studies in
order to expand opportunities
Extend Science beyond classroom: informal learning
and field trips; outdoor areas and nature centers;
museums and science centers; zoos and aquariums
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