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Eelb532 Readingreflection3
Eelb532 Readingreflection3
Hugo Cruz
EELB 532
Professor Dwyer
Reading Reflection #3
Cruz 2
The nature of science refers to the way science is done and the products that result.
Science has several unique characteristics that relate to the nature of science which are: 1.
seeks consistency. The nature of science comes in until students actually do activities and
observe the concepts for themselves. There are many scientific theories and laws that are
The "In The School" examples showed different activities that teachers can do with
their students to demonstrate different concepts. The activity I liked was "Discovering
Facts about Soil" because it was simple and easy to perform. The teacher just brought in
soil form his or her backyard and placed it on paper plates The students were to study the
soil using their fingers, magnifying glasses, or pencils. They then classified the materials in
the dirt and had a discussion. The students learned the basic fact about soil, that it is
composed of different materials. This was a simple and easy to do activity that engages
The goals of elementary science education are to promote science in a way scientist
different concepts about science in one. It is also important for teachers to have learning
goals that are connected to the Next generation science standards. Also, to always