MicroWorld

Autor/inn/en	Clary, Renee; Wandersee, James
Titel	MicroWorld
Quelle	In: Science Teacher, 81 (2014) 1, S.53-60 (8 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0036-8555
Schlagwörter	Science Education; Science Instruction; Inquiry; Scientific Concepts; Microbiology; Paleontology; Interdisciplinary Approach; Classroom Techniques; Investigations; Alignment (Education); State Standards; Lesson Plans; Science Activities; Science Projects; Teaching Methods + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Naturwissenschaftliche Bildung; Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; Mikrobiologie; Paläontologie; Fächerübergreifender Unterricht; Fächerverbindender Unterricht; Interdisziplinarität; Klassenführung; Untersuchung; Lesson planning; Unterrichtsplanung; Science; Project; Wissenschaft; Projekt; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode
Abstract	Some of the most important scientific studies are associated with either incredibly large dimensions (e.g., the universe) or extremely small proportions (e.g., the cell). While a teacher's curriculum may often switch from mega-expanses to minutia, they should question how easily students comprehend the change in sizes. This article addresses the crosscutting concept of scale, focusing on microscopic science. Microorganisms and pollen, either modern or fossilized, offer students a glimpse into a hidden "micro world." Pollens and microfossils are abundant, readily providing opportunities for student-led inquiry to address concepts in botany, ecology, fossilization, evolution, and environmental change. The article discusses how the study of microfossils and pollen can be used to focus upon concepts in biology, geology, chemistry, mathematics, economics, art, history, and more. The authors assert that MicroWorld inquiry units such as the one described herein can incorporate reconstruction of ancient environments, solve "mysteries" of crime scenes, and address current issues such as climate change. Perhaps most importantly, microfossils and pollen can address the crosscutting concept of scale from the microscopic viewpoint. (ERIC).
Anmerkungen	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
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10