http://sciencecheerleader.com/2008/06/forget_what_you_were_taught_about_science/ Rooting for Teamwork in Science and Science Policy! Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:26:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 http://sciencecheerleader.com/2008/06/forget_what_you_were_taught_about_science/#comment-199 Shining a light on the Philadelphia 76ers Dark Ages. | Science Cheerleader Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:08:56 +0000 http://sciencecheerleader.com/?p=52#comment-199 [...] step: we’ll work with the renown science literacy expert Dr. James Trefil who created a formula for success. Together, we’ll learn the basics: the framework of science, [...] […] step: we’ll work with the renown science literacy expert Dr. James Trefil who created a formula for success. Together, we’ll learn the basics: the framework of science, […]

]]> http://sciencecheerleader.com/2008/06/forget_what_you_were_taught_about_science/#comment-89 David Brooks Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:25:26 +0000 http://sciencecheerleader.com/?p=52#comment-89 Science starts with observation. Observation leads to measurement. Measurement leads to understanding and "real" knowledge. Despite years of knowing that "hands on" activities are the best way to learn and teach science, it is still rare to find these kinds of activities -- not just "canned" lab experiments" -- in schools. If you are interested in Earth science, climate, and, in particular, how the sun interacts with the Earth/atmosphere system, my web site will provide plenty of material to get you started! Science starts with observation. Observation leads to measurement. Measurement leads to understanding and “real” knowledge. Despite years of knowing that “hands on” activities are the best way to learn and teach science, it is still rare to find these kinds of activities — not just “canned” lab experiments” — in schools. If you are interested in Earth science, climate, and, in particular, how the sun interacts with the Earth/atmosphere system, my web site will provide plenty of material to get you started!

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