Scientific Argumentation In Biology: 30 Classroom Activities

By: Victor Sampson and Sharon Schleigh

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Synopsis: Develop your high school students' understanding of argumentation and evidence-based reasoning with this comprehensive book. Like three guides in one, Scientific Argumentation in Biology combines theory, practice, and biology content. It starts by giving you solid background in why students need to be able to go beyond expressing mere opinions when making research-related biology claims. Then it provides 30 thoroughly field-tested activities your students can use when learning to: propose, support, and evaluate claims; validate or refute them on the basis of scientific reasoning; and craft complete written arguments. Detailed teacher notes suggest specific ways in which you can use the activities to enrich and supplement (not replace) what you're doing in biology class already. Scientific Argumentation is an invaluable resource for learning more about argumentaion and designed related lessons. You'll find it ideal for helping your students learn standards-based content; improve their biological practices; explain, interpret, and evaluate evidence; and acquire the habits of mind to become proficient in science.