Incorporating Writing into Secondary Science

Incorporating Writing into Secondary Science
An Internet Hotlist on Writing for Science

created by Kathy White
Cal State University Fullerton

Introduction | Writing Activities | Science Writing Heuristics | Teacher's Tools for Science Writing

Introduction
A primary question that Secondary Science teachers need to ask themselves is how can I best incorporate writing into my daily science curriculum? The act of writing helps students reflect on what they have learned and retain the information long term. The links below will help teachers incorporate writing into the science curriculum.

The Internet Resources

Writing Activities

Creative Writing for Middle School Science - This web page describes the benefits of incorporating creative writing into the science classroom.
Middle School Writing Activities - Here is an article on middle school writing activities including science
Science Kits with Writing Prompts - Science kits with writing prompts provided for middle school science classrooms.
Writing resources for science teachers - Middle school resources for teaching writing in science for middle school

Science Writing Heuristics

Science Writing Heuristic - This website with help you to become familiar with the process of Science Writing Heuristic.
Science Writing Project - Department of Education Iowa study

Teacher's Tools for Science Writing

Enhancing literary skills of struggling readers 5-8 grades - These self-paced classroom activities are designed to enhance the literacy skills of struggling readers. Includes energizing science topics.
Study of Science Writing - Comparing Science Writing Heuristic to traditional laboratory curriculum in chemistry class.

Content by Kathy White, white-family@cox.net
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Last revised Sun Sep 27 9:42:09 US/Pacific 2009