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 Build lasting understanding through guided discussion and fun, hands-on learning!
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Product Features  | Challenges students on misconceptions about fundamental science concepts to build deep understanding | | Engages students with 25 minutes of humorous animation | | Includes 3 hands-on activities with materials list, step-by-step instructions, and a sheet for recording and analyzing hands-on results | | Worksheets and structured group discussion require verbal and written responses to short-answer questions | | NEW! Built-in Word Wall supports explicit vocabulary instruction in context | | Assessment materials with quizzes and answer keys | | Built-in "random student picker" makes calling on students fun! | | NEW! Text-captioning for all animations makes program accessible to hearing-impaired and ELL students | | NEW! One-click printing directly from the program | | Tailored for whole-class instruction |
MEETS STATE AND NATIONAL STANDARDS
Your students will: | Use scientific processes and hands-on experimentation to break down students' persistent misconceptions in science | | Learn and apply core concepts in science, gather evidence, and make observations | | Use science to explain natural and physical phenomena | | Improve their ability to recall content and respond to open-ended questions |
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How Do You Build Lasting Understanding?
Science Court draws on decades of research on how to build lasting, correct understanding in science and overcome student misconceptions by:- Addressing misconceptions directly
- Encouraging students to articulate their understanding independently
- Providing multiple pathways including written, verbal, hands-on, and visual for acquiring and demonstrating understanding
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    | 2005 eSchool News Readers' Choice Awards for School Science Software | | Children's Software Revue All Star Software Award | | Software Publishers Association Codie Award Finalist | | Curriculum Administrator's Districts' Choice Award | | Technology & Learning Award of Excellence |
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