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Loading... How to Think Like a Scientist: Answering Questions by the Scientific Method (edition 1987)by Stephen P. Kramer (Author)
Work InformationHow to Think Like a Scientist: Answering Questions by the Scientific Method by Stephen P. Kramer
![]() None No current Talk conversations about this book. ![]() ![]() I really liked how this book told miniature stories within the chapters. To me it really shows the reader how much we use science in our daily lives just by simply asking questions about life. I know students usually understand rather quickly that math is used in everyday life, but I don't think that they realize how much science is involved also. I think that because of the way it is told like a story, children are more likely to pay attention to detail and really understand what the author is trying to portray. And, when you tell students "we are going to be scientists today" they generally get excited (or in my past experiences they do). This was a great explanation of the scientific method. I appreciate that included common errors people make when they try to answer questions (e.g., applying the wrong information to the situation or cherry picking evidence so you come to the conclusion that you want). Excellent explanation of the use and importance of control vs experimental groups. My kids really enjoyed the narrative style. I know my four-year-old didn't get much out of it as far as an understanding of the scientific method goes, but he enjoyed the book while his eight-year-old sister "got it" a little better. We got this one from the library, but I might end up buying a copy. I gave it four stars rather than five just because I feel nervous about the suggestion that my children find a dead snake and put it in the freezer, even if it's a suggestion made in jest. Luckily, we don't live in snake-rich country. no reviews | add a review
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![]() GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)502.8Natural sciences and mathematics General Science MiscellanyLC ClassificationRatingAverage:![]()
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