Comprehensive Science Inquiry Experiments 80 Examples

Author: (USA) Bresser / (USA) Hatava, Editors / Wu Nai et al
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: The book is divided into two parts: Part 1 introduces knowledge such as experimental safety and experimental skills; Part 2 provides 74 inquiry-based experiments designed for the textbook Science Explorer, covering content in biology, physical geography, chemistry, and physics. The writing philosophy of this book aligns very well with the educational concepts advocated by China's current round of fundamental education curriculum reforms, which emphasizes a shift in the focus of basic education from the inheritance and accumulation of knowledge to the exploration of knowledge. It aims to cultivate students' scientific inquiry abilities and enhance their scientific literacy. Each experiment in the book is structured with sections such as "Pre-Experiment Discussion," "Questions," "Materials," "Safety Tips," "Steps," "Observation," "Analysis and Conclusion," "Rational Thinking and Application," and "Further Exploration." The "Pre-Experiment Discussion" provides students with relevant background information to guide them in formulating questions; the "Questions" outline the inquiry content of the experiment; the "Materials" list the specific instruments and materials required; the "Safety Tips" offer safety reminders, reflecting care and concern for students; the "Steps" detail the experimental procedures; the "Observation" section includes recording tables and questions, requiring students to record observed phenomena and measured data and answer related questions; the "Analysis and Conclusion" section poses questions about the experimental process; the "Rational Thinking and Application" encourages students to imagine creatively and propose potential applications after the experiment; and the "Further Exploration" section guides students to delve deeper into new problems after completing the initial inquiry.