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How would you incorporate writing into your science curriculum?

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Practical ideas for teachers wanting to create opportunities for writing during science lessons are discussed.

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I love this question and am passionate about the answer. It is my belief that the best way to get students reading and producing good writing is to integrate into every content area. With science, I have students make a science journal. They get used to a style, which follows standard practice in the science field and therefore learn concepts, proper syntax and spelling.

For example, using inquiry based methodology, I will gather items, which fall under the state standards and lay them on a table. After a while, studenst come to know that I will not be lecturing or telling them anything. ...

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