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Synopsis
This guide for teachers and parents outlines an inquiry-based problem- solving approach to elementary school science education. Emphasizing creativity and critical thinking skills, the book offers advice on helping students investigate their own scientific questions. It covers brainstorming, experimental controls, data collection, and the translation of questions into experiments. Sample experiments illustrate the processes described. Finkelstein is a biomedical researcher. No index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)