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Accessing information

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Argumentation strategies

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Creative thinking skills

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Critical thinking skills

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Discussion strategies

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Research and independent studies for older students

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Logical thinking skills

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Problem solving skills

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Writing skills

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Using new vocabulary

Provocations to start
Suggestions to Consider:
 What is a scientist?
 Types of scientists
 Scientific Methods
 Tools for Science (Exploring the Science Learning Center in our classrooms)
 Science Safety (Gloves and goggles, hard hats, masks, uniforms *connection with “All
Dressed Up”)
 Variety of experiments to explore and investigate the world around us
 Connect with the country of the month: Explore ancient Greek scientists
 Connect with the artist of the month: Gather and report information for Fernando Botero.
Focus on a scientist who did something that is interesting for your children and do the
same. Find similarities and differences between an artist and a scientist. Present ideas
with a Venn Diagram.