Inquiry: the path; the discover; the destination

Blog 13: Inquiry: the path; the discover; the destination

After reading chapter one of the textbook Teaching children science: A discovery approach, I now understand how important science is in a classroom. I also realize that there can be different approaches, such as using technology, to teach science. The textbook defines science as “a natural human desire to explore the world that is directly reachable as well as worlds that are hard to reach.” Sciences range from biology and astronomy to earth science. When I think of the term “science,” the first thing that comes to mind are topics that challenge our concepts of reality and of what is possible. As a future teacher, I understand that I will need to find ways to challenge my students. I will try and do that to the best of my ability.

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