The Nature of Science: Presenting Lessons for Maximum Effect & Dispelling Popular Myths

The webmaster for the ENSI web site (), a popular repository for Nature of Science Lessons, describes some educational philosophy about teaching the Nature of Science, including dispelling some teacher-held misconceptions.
Resource ID#: 6515 Type: Professional Development
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Direct Link: https://evolution.berkeley.edu/evolibrary/teach/ensi/NoS.Gen.Disc.pdf

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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Keywords: Nature of Science, scientific method, problem solving, inquiry
Instructional Component Type(s): Professional Development,  Text Resource, 
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Diversity and Ecology

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SC.5.N.1.In.4
Recognize that scientists use various methods to perform investigations, such as reviewing work of other scientists, making observations, and conducting experiments.

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