Learning Science for K-3rd Graders

The authors of this article created “The Wheel of Scientific Investigation and Reasoning.” This graphic is a tool to be used in grades K-3 for units where students will learn big concepts, ... See More

The authors of this article created “The Wheel of Scientific Investigation and Reasoning.” This graphic is a tool to be used in grades K-3 for units where students will learn big concepts, the process of scientific investigations along with science concepts. The wheel is divided into six components of reasoning. The article explains the use of the wheel for these young learners. This is an interesting approach that the authors claimed has been field tested to increase students inquiry skills, critical thinking skills, and argumentation skills.

Using the Wheel with Science Investigations

I liked the wheel concept the authors of this article introduced to talk about doing scientific investigations because it represents the dynamic nature ofscience investigations. I could see ... See More

I liked the wheel concept the authors of this article introduced to talk about doing scientific investigations because it represents the dynamic nature ofscience investigations. I could see it being used by a teacher in a elementary classroom to help support instruction in a science investigation.