Reading & Writing Nonfiction with Children: Using Biographies to Learn about Science and Scientists

by: Rebecca Monhardt

Students are introduced to real life accounts of scientists in this fun and hands-on activity. Through biographies, students identify examples that reflect aspects of the nature of science and scientists. Pop-up books are used to expand students' understanding of science and consider jobs that they had not thought of as within the realm of science.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 3/1/2005Stock # ss05_028_06_16Volume 028Issue 06

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