Understanding Science - How science REALLY works... (original) (raw)

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How science REALLY works...

• Understanding Science 101
  • What is science?
  • How science works
  • The core of science: Relating evidence and ideas
  • The social side of science: A human and community endeavor
  • Science and society
  • What has science done for you lately?
  • A scientific approach to life: A science toolkit
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    * Guide to US 101
    * Conceptual framework
    * Correcting misconceptions
    * Educational research
    * Teaching tips
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    * How Science Works interactive
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  • Teaching guides
    * K-2 teaching guides
    * 3-5 teaching guide
    * 6-8 teaching guide
    * 9-12 teaching guide
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  • Educator voicesEducators discuss how they use Understanding Science in their teaching
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Science stories

How science works

Topics:

• Benefits of science
• The iterative process of science
• The social side of science

Disciplines:

• Earth science

Format: video

Luminous

Topics:

• Science as a human endeavor
• Testing scientific ideas
• The iterative process of science
• The social side of science

Disciplines:

• astronomy

Format: video

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