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"Do trees die in the winter?" Questions like this are common curiosities children have as they explore the world around them. They may notice ants walking by, or wonder about the movements of the Sun and Moon. These wonderings guide their exploration of their surrounding environment and ar...

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Published in:Science and children 2022-07, Vol.59 (6), p.27-32
Main Authors: Fitzgerald, Miranda S., Bismack, Amber S., Gotwals, Amelia Wenk, Wright, Tanya S., Washburn, Erin K.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Academic Standards
Animals
Children
Class Size
Classroom Techniques
Classrooms
Curricula
Developmental Disabilities
Educational materials
Elementary School Students
Engineering
Engineering education
English (Second Language)
English as a second language
Environment
Instructional Materials
Kindergarten
Language
Language Acquisition
Language Arts
Learning
Literacy
Multilingualism
Opportunities
Oral Language
Photography
Reading
Reading Difficulties
Reading Instruction
Science education
Science Instruction
Scientific Literacy
State Standards
Students
Video Technology
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Summary:"Do trees die in the winter?" Questions like this are common curiosities children have as they explore the world around them. They may notice ants walking by, or wonder about the movements of the Sun and Moon. These wonderings guide their exploration of their surrounding environment and are the drive for current reforms in science education. In particular, the goal is to help children make sense of science phenomena, natural, observable events or things that exist and can be explained or predicted using science. This type of scientific sensemaking involves using investigations, models, and other resources such as texts to figure out how and why phenomena occur. Scientific sensemaking is also supported by the Next Generation Science Standards through the integration of science and engineering practices. When students use science and engineering practices to make sense of phenomena, they are also building scientific literacy. Scientific literacy refers to the ability to engage with science ideas through explaining phenomena scientifically, understanding how science knowledge is constructed, and interpreting evidence.
ISSN:0036-8148
1943-4812
DOI:10.1080/00368148.2022.12291801