Twisters, Tall Tales, & Science Teaching.

Science Scope | July 1, 2006 | Copyright

Byline: Dawn Renee Wilcox and Donna R. Sterling

Legends and tall tales have been part of the American culture for ages. Your students are probably already familiar with the tales of how Pecos Bill fearlessly tamed a ferocious tornado, or Paul Bunyan effortlessly restrained a great river. Such tales have been passed down from generation to generation to explain humanity, the natural world, and scientific phenomena (Hall 2000). When tradition connects collective wisdom with innovative inspiration, it sparks students' desire to discover. This lesson, which incorporates ...

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