Using science notebooks to improve writing skills and conceptual understanding.

Authors

Malcolm B. Butler
Catherine Nesbit

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2008

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to provide teachers with strategies for improving students' writing and deepening their conceptual understanding through the use of science notebooks. The strategies include using various resources and providing a variety of feedback opportunities for students. A sample science investigation and an accompanying science notebook entry illustrate these strategies.

Comments

This is an electronic version of an article published as Butler, M.B. & Nesbit, C. (2008). Using science notebooks to improve writing skills and conceptual understanding. Science Activities, 44(4), 137-146. Science Activities is available online at http://www.tandfonline.com/openurl?genre=article&issn= 0036-8121 &date=2008&volume=44&issue=4&spage=137

Language

en_US

Publisher

Heldref Publications

Recommended Citation

This is an electronic version of an article published as Butler, M.B. & Nesbit, C. (2008). Using science notebooks to improve writing skills and conceptual understanding. Science Activities, 44(4), 137-146. Science Activities is available online at http://www.tandfonline.com/openurl?genre=article&issn= 0036-8121 &date=2008&volume=44&issue=4&spage=137

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