{"product_id":"9780870135668","title":"Science Is Golden","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe first book of its kind, \u003ci\u003eScience is Golden\u003c\/i\u003e discusses how to implement an inquiry-based, problem-solving approach to science education (grades K-5). Finkelstein shows parents and teachers how to help students investigate their own scientific questions. Rather than a set of guidelines for science fair projects, this book presents a method for helping students expand their creativity and develop logical thinking while learning science.\u003cbr\u003e     Starting with an introduction to the \"brains-on method,\" \u003ci\u003eScience is Golden\u003c\/i\u003e explains brainstorming, experimental controls, collecting data, and how to streamline children's questions about science so that the questions define an experiment. Students will learn how to: ask good questions; clarify terminology; research, plan, and design experiments and controls; test assumptions; collect and analyze data; present results to others; and collaborate with adults.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e     Science is Golden\u003c\/i\u003e is consistent with the National Science Education Standards proposed by the National Academy of Sciences, and the Michigan Essential Goals and Objectives for Science Education (K-12) from the Michigan State Board of Education.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michigan State University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47008732512496,"sku":"9780870135668","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780870135668_p0.jpg?v=1763837568","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780870135668","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}