Thinking it through

Title:

Thinking it through

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Summary:

Discusses how scientists use reasoning and logical thinking to do their work. Explains how Venn diagrams provide a logical way to classify data. Teaches how to recognize valid conclusions by examining if-then statements. Explains how to interpret graphs to explain relationships between different living things, and how changes in environments can be influenced by humans.

Year Published:

2004

Series:

National Geograpic reading expeitions : math behind the science

Physical Description:

24 pages : colour illustrations ; 23 cm.

Contents:

Think about it -- Tracking the trail -- Nuggets of knowledge -- Underwater exploration -- Math mentor: follow the clues! -- Math notebook -- Glossary.

Grade Interest level:

Grades 3-8.

Subject:

Science -- Methodology

Reasoning.

Thought and thinking.

Added Corporate Author:

National Geographic Society (U.S.)

ISBN:

9780792245933

Publisher:

Washington, DC : National Geographic Society, c2004.