Issues : think models for collaborative knowledge building

Summary Note

Collection of learning experiences developed by the authors using Big Think strategies for use in the school curriculum by teacher librarians and classroom teachers for topics involving issues.

General Note

Includes indexes of examples by model and examples by grade level.
Includes appendix, a reprint of 18 Think models from Beyond those bird units.
"Content current through Oct. 8, 2009"--t.p. verso.

Content Note

Issues to make decisions or take a position -- Issues to develop deep understanding -- Issues to explore solutions and resolve conflict -- Issues for future problem prevention -- Issues to develop creativity -- Issues in story.