April L. Davis, Science Teacher, Carmel Middle School
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Abstract
Many students are uninterested in science because they are accustomed to memorization and recitation of science facts. Some have only been exposed to science in regards to worksheets and textbooks. Science educators must overcome this barrier before any learning can take place. Also, as schools become more diverse in student ethnicity and academic ability, the task of motivating students becomes more tedious.
Science is like a mask, and discovering what is behind the mask will cause students to have a greater interest, understanding, and appreciation of science. When students are able to uncover truths on their own, they take control of their knowledge and understanding. There are three main topics students will uncover about science in this unit; the ambiguity surrounding the discovery of oxygen, the real life of Isaac Newton, and the scientists who enabled Newton to derive his laws of motion. The focus topics covered in this unit are part of the seventh grade curriculum according to the North Carolina Course of Study. However, the topics in this unit can be changed to fit any science curricula.
Many students are uninterested in science because they are accustomed to memorization and recitation of science facts. Some have only been exposed to science in regards to worksheets and textbooks. Science educators must overcome this barrier before any learning can take place. Also, as schools become more diverse in student ethnicity and academic ability, the task of motivating students becomes more tedious.Science is like a mask, and discovering what is behind the mask will cause students to have a greater interest, understanding, and appreciation of science. When students are able to uncover truths on their own, they take control of their knowledge and understanding. There are three main topics students will uncover about science in this unit; the ambiguity surrounding the discovery of oxygen, the real life of Isaac Newton, and the scientists who enabled Newton to derive his laws of motion. The focus topics covered in this unit are part of the seventh grade curriculum according to the North Carolina Course of Study. However, the topics in this unit can be changed to fit any science curricula.
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