Finkelstein, Ann.

Science is golden : a problem-solving approach to doing science with children / Ann Finkelstein. - East Lansing : Michigan State University Press, c2002. - xiii, 150 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references.

The brains-on approach to science -- Questions -- Brainstorming and experimental planning : the yin and yang of science -- Control your experiment -- Let's experiment! -- What does it mean? : data analysis and presentation -- Examples of experiments -- Adapting the brains-on method for younger children.

Finkelstein shows parents and teachers how to help students investigate their own scientific questions. Rather than a set of guidelines for science fair projects, this book presents a method for helping students expand their creativity and develop logical thinking while learning science.

087013566X (pbk. : alk. paper)

2001004689


Science--Study and teaching (Elementary)--Activity programs.
Problem-based learning.

LB 1585 / .F54 2002