TY  - BOOK
AU  - Bell,Randy L
TI  - Teaching the nature of science through process skills: activities for grades 3-8 
SN  - 9780205433339
AV  - LB1585 .B32 2008
PY  - 2008///]
CY  - Boston
PB  - Pearson A and B
KW  - Science
KW  - Study and teaching (Elementary)
KW  - Activity programs
KW  - Study and teaching (Middle school)
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (pages 275-276) and index; What is science?; -- Observation, inferences and the nature of science; -- Observation in science: more than just seeing things!; -- Observation or inference: a "burning"; -- Humor is in the mind of the beholder; -- The "proof" is in the cookie; -- Trailing fossil tracks; -- Fragmented fossil tales; -- Of cannon balls and tissue paper; -- Laying down the law; -- Scientific theories and the mystery tube; -- Classification and the nature of science; -- Patterns, patterns, everywhere; -- Creativity and constellations; -- Classified information; -- Inquiry and the nature of science; -- Experiencing experiments; -- Subjectivity and the boiling point of water; -- Interpretive frameworks and the nature of science; -- Perception and conception: two sides of the same coin; -- Of mice, men, and scientists; -- Science as a way of knowing; -- Wrapping up; -- Assessment and the nature of science; -- Conclusion
ER  -