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Clarion Module II
What is a Scientist?
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2. (Frayer vocabulary model follows)
Who Am I?
Defining
Scientists
(Frayer vocabulary model follows)
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Vocabulary Building
Definition
(Last)
Characteristics
(What Scientists Do)
Examples
Non-Examples
SCIENTISTS
Based on the Frayer Model
Used in all Clarion units
Crystallizes meaning through examples and non-examples
Effective across domains
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Examples
Astronomers—study the universe (planets, stars, etc.)
Biologists—study life (plants and animals)
Geologists—study the earth’s layers of soil and rocks.
Physicists—study matter and energy
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Non- Examples
An entertainer
A poet
A banker
A store clerk
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Scientists:
Make observations
Ask questions
Learn more
Design and conduct experiments
Create meaning
Tell others what was found
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7. Moving the curious kid toward becoming a scientist requires:
Doing science, not simply observing demonstrations
Working within groups as well as individually
Understanding macro-concepts and metacognition
Connections to real-world problems
Teaching within disciplines (content)
Connections to prior knowledge (and addressing misconceptions)
Inquiry and investigation
Reflection and discussion
Monitoring and feedback
Time
-National Research Council of the National Academies (2005)

8. What is a Scientist? conclusions:
Many people use science, but not everyone acts as a scientist.
It is important for children to discuss non-examples of scientists in order to understand what it means to be a scientist.
Scientists make thorough observations, ask testable questions, engage in research, often design and conduct experiments including rigorous data collection, create meaning from what they find, and share with others.
One may become a scientist through by utilizing the Wheel of Scientific Investigation.
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9. Lower Primary Wheel of Scientific Investigation and Reasoning
Make Observations
Ask
Questions
Learn More
Design and Conduct the Experiment
Create Meaning
Tell Others What Was Found
SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION AND REASONING
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