August 1st, 2011 | RESEARCH
This paper describes a Saturday science program for K-2 students designed to enhance their understanding of the nature of science. Teaching strategies were used to explicitly address all the elements of NOS—the role of empirical data, the distinction between observation and inference, the creative processes of science, the subjective (theory-laden) nature of research, and the tentative (though robust) NOS knowledge.
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Elaine Regan, Author, King’s College LondonRelated URLs
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Audience: Educators | Teachers | Elementary School Children (6-10) | Evaluators | Museum | ISE Professionals
Discipline: Education and learning science | Nature of science
Resource Type: Research Brief
Environment Type: Public Programs