The Nature of Science in YOUR Classroom
What is the nature of science and how can it be used to increase student interest and promote scientific literacy? These are just some of the questions that you will explore as you learn from student-centered activities designed to encourage critical thinking about what nature of science is and how it can enhance your instruction. Dr. Bell’s session will offer specific strategies and resources that support ALL students in learning about the nature of science and how to make sense of scientific claims they encounter on a daily basis.
Dr. Randy Bell
Associate Dean and Professor of Science Education
What is the nature of science and how can it be used to increase student interest and promote scientific literacy? These are just some of the questions that you will explore as you learn from student-centered activities designed to encourage critical thinking about what nature of science is and how it can enhance your instruction. Dr. Bell’s session will offer specific strategies and resources that support ALL students in learning about the nature of science and how to make sense of scientific claims they encounter on a daily basis.
In this webinar replay, you will learn:
- What nature of science means and how it is represented in NGSS
- Strategies for teaching nature of science and how they can be used to boost student interest
- The nuanced difference between science inquiry and nature of science
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