http://wssmith.edublogs.org/2008/02/25/time-for-science/ Promoting Open, Reflective Teaching & Learning Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:35:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 http://wssmith.edublogs.org/2008/02/25/time-for-science/#comment-57 Mathew Mon, 25 Feb 2008 06:12:12 +0000 http://wssmith.edublogs.org/2008/02/25/time-for-science/#comment-57 I think you've got it absolutely right when you mention the link between science and literacy. Decoding words is not what's fun about reading. It's finding engaging content that makes reading enjoyable and science provides an excuse to engage students in reading and writing for a real purpose and about things they really care about. I think you’ve got it absolutely right when you mention the link between science and literacy. Decoding words is not what’s fun about reading. It’s finding engaging content that makes reading enjoyable and science provides an excuse to engage students in reading and writing for a real purpose and about things they really care about.

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