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Writing is an essential aspect of science, yet in science classrooms, the writing tasks usually assigned stem from written lab reports, which emphasize neither the creative nor personal aspects of science. In this activity, students will display their knowledge of science by creating a children’s book that distills a complicated science concept into an easily understandable text. This activity provides students with an opportunity to create, engage, and discover their own misconceptions.
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Raven, S. (2016). Promoting Creativity through Writing in Science. In: Dowdy, J.K., Gao, Y. (eds) Pump It Up. SensePublishers, Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6300-612-5_1
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