Literature Circle Roles for Science Vocabulary

Literature Circle Roles for Science Vocabulary

The study of science is often vocabulary intensive. Given the shear magnitude of terms, science vocabulary is problematic for many science teachers and learners. Here, Miller et al describe modified traditional literature circle roles to help students learn science vocabulary, which allow them the u...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Science teacher (National Science Teachers Association) 2007-07, Vol.74 (5), p.52-56
1. Verfasser: Miller, Linda
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Circles
Dictionaries
High schools
Idea Bank
Learning
Literature
Physics
Poetry
Science education
Science learning
Science teachers
Teaching methods
Textbooks
Vocabulary
Vocabulary development
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Zusammenfassung:The study of science is often vocabulary intensive. Given the shear magnitude of terms, science vocabulary is problematic for many science teachers and learners. Here, Miller et al describe modified traditional literature circle roles to help students learn science vocabulary, which allow them the use of science terminology during subsequent hands-on, inquiry activities and promote true scientific literacy.
ISSN:0036-8555
1943-4871