Questions, Claims, and Evidence: The Important Place of Argument in Children's Science Writing

by Brian Hand

I am so pleased that this book is going to be out in the professional conversation, especially in a time when science teaching and the understandings about our world that come about because of it get pushed aside. Katie Wood Ray Author of About the Authors Questions, Claims, and Evidence presents a new approach to science teaching that engages students fully by linking literacy and inquiry. With it youll replace the lab reports of traditional science teaching with the writing of scientists searching for answers. And in the process, you and your students may well discover that you enjoy and learn from science time more than ever. Step by step Questions, Claims, and Evidence immerses students in scientific inquiry and writing. It transforms experiments from following directions and making notes into chances to pose and answer questions that interest students. Its approach helps But Questions, Claims, and Evidence doesnt only support student learning. It improves your science teaching Try something new that will motivate your students and improve their writing abilities. Read Questions, Claims, and Evidence , and dont be surprised if your students agree with this fifth graders I love the way that we do science now because I learn more and I get to do more. I actually feel like I am smart.

Genres: Education

192 pages, Paperback

First published March 31, 2008

Reviews

[Marcy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every elementary teacher should read this book! The study of science, for both teachers and students, does not get any better than this! The fact that the explanation of the pedagogy is easily understood and the scientific "process" that children will create and participate in has the pedagogy behind it 100%! Children take an active role in their learning. Science, in this book, is based on the inquiry of students. Writing is integrated into every part of the scientific process, making the learning reflective and meaningful! Children build upon their own learning, step by step. Students build connections to the big ideas. They negotiate meaning and construct knowledge as they build the understanding for each investigation they undertake. The formal assessments offered by the authors are creative and show what children learn. I am thrilled the Town of Brookline has adopted this book with all the benefits of a Science Writing Heuristic approach to use in any elementary classroom!