Snake Island: Facts, Judgments, and Speculation

This tutorial is designed to help secondary science teachers learn how to incorporate literacy skills into their science curriculum. This tutorial will demonstrate how teachers can teach students to distinguish among facts, reasoned judgements, and speculation. The focus on literacy across content areas is intended to help foster students' reading, writing, and thinking skills in multiple disciplines.

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Resource ID#: 150446 Type: Professional Development

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Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Internet Connection, Speakers/Headphones, Adobe Flash Player, Computer Media Player, Smart Phone/Tablet

Instructional Time: 20 Minute(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes

Keywords: facts, judgment, reasoned judgment, reason, speculation, snakes, cottonmouths

Instructional Component Type(s): Professional Development, Tutorial,

Resource Collection: Original Teacher Tutorials

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