Models for teaching investigation skills

Editor of the October issue of Science and Children takes the reader through the article within this issue on developing investigation skills at the elementary level. From the Editor: ... See More

Editor of the October issue of Science and Children takes the reader through the article within this issue on developing investigation skills at the elementary level. From the Editor: "To borrow an idea from John Dewey, problem solving is both the method and purpose of education. Teaching investigation skills can help students move into understandingand applying content to solve real problems. Investigationskills must move from being seen as “supplemental” to core.We hope these articles help you pave the way."