Rock Finding
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| Title: | Rock Finding |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Rommel-Esham, Katie, Constable, Susan D. |
| Source: | Science and Children. Dec 2006 44(4):27-29. |
| Availability: | National Science Teachers Association. 1840 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201-3000. Tel: 800-722-6782; Fax: 703-243-3924; e-mail: membership@nsta.org; Web site: http://www.nsta.org |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 3 |
| Publication Date: | 2006 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Descriptors: | Physical Characteristics, Observation, Communication Skills, Science Activities, Childrens Literature, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Geology |
| ISSN: | 0036-8148 |
| Abstract: | In this article, the authors discuss a literature-based activity that helps students discover the importance of making detailed observations. In an inspiring children's classic book, "Everybody Needs a Rock" by Byrd Baylor (1974), the author invites readers to go "rock finding," laying out 10 rules for finding a "perfect" rock. In this way, the book encourages children to look closely, using all of their senses, whims, and personal preferences as they search for their rock. The authors suggest that teachers can use the book as a basis for an activity called, "My Secret Rock," in which students describe the physical characteristics of various rocks and in the process hone their observation and communication skills and learn the value of making detailed observations. (Contains 1 figure and 3 resources.) |
| Abstractor: | ERIC |
| Entry Date: | 2007 |
| Access URL: | https://www.nsta.org/main/news/stories/journal_archive_date_list.php?category_ID=86&issue_ID=999 |
| Accession Number: | EJ758292 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | In this article, the authors discuss a literature-based activity that helps students discover the importance of making detailed observations. In an inspiring children's classic book, "Everybody Needs a Rock" by Byrd Baylor (1974), the author invites readers to go "rock finding," laying out 10 rules for finding a "perfect" rock. In this way, the book encourages children to look closely, using all of their senses, whims, and personal preferences as they search for their rock. The authors suggest that teachers can use the book as a basis for an activity called, "My Secret Rock," in which students describe the physical characteristics of various rocks and in the process hone their observation and communication skills and learn the value of making detailed observations. (Contains 1 figure and 3 resources.) |
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| ISSN: | 0036-8148 |
