Science Sampler: Narrowing student investigations

by: David Palmer

Learn how to teach students science by using single-lesson investigations. This technique complements longer-term investigations by allowing students to practice narrowing questions and to plan and conduct their own investigations.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 9/1/2003Stock # ss03_027_01_42Volume 027Issue 01

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