Students learn to think for themselves and recognize false claims. When we watch television, advertisers try to talk us into buying their products. They tell us that their products will make our lives better. To decide this for ourselves, we need to get in the habit of asking for evidence or proof. Asking for evidence is a scientific way of knowing that also helps in our everyday life.
Students work in groups.
Sharing work and talking about science helps understanding. As students talk to each other, they use the language of science and make it their own. No matter what language is spoken, discussing ideas aids learning. Teamwork is fun. In one science class, a group of students made a model of the desert.