Arguing From Evidence in Middle School Science: 24 Activities for Productive Talk and Deeper Learning

Looking for a comprehensive and effective way to teach your middle school students critical thinking in science? Look no further than "Arguing From Evidence in Middle School Science: 24 Activities for Productive Talk and Deeper Learning"! This easy-to-follow guide is specifically designed to meet today's science standards and give your students the scientific practice of critical thinking. With ready-to-implement strategies and activities, engaging your students in arguments about competing data sets and applying evidence to support claims has never been easier.

With 24 activities drawn from a range of sciences, including physical sciences, life sciences, and earth and space sciences, you can be sure to cover a wide range of topics and engage your students in the 8 NGSS science and engineering practices. Use this book to establish a rich and productive classroom discourse that encourages deeper understanding and critical thinking.

What sets this book apart is its emphasis on argumentation and modeling strategies. By using these techniques, your students will not only develop critical thinking skills but also gain a clearer understanding of the difference between argumentation and explanation. As an educator, you can feel confident in teaching your students to think and argue like scientists with the guidance provided in this book.

Authored by renowned Stanford University professor, Jonathan Osborne, along with a team of prominent educators in the field, this book is based on The National Resource Council's A Framework for K-12 Science Education, which serves as the foundation for the Next Generation Science Standards. Invest in your students' future by equipping them with the skills they need to thrive in the sciences.

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