Teaching+with+Metaphors

Definition of Metaphor:

Examples of Metaphor:

Research Base for Teaching with Metaphor:

Process Example:


 * Object 1: Science ||= Another Way to Say it . . . ||> Object 2: ||
 * Facts ||=  ||>   ||
 * Content Specialties ||=  ||   ||
 * Theories ||=  ||   ||
 * Process for investigation ||=  ||   ||
 * Way to communication ||=  ||   ||


 * Thermometer || is to || Temperature ||
 * = Relationship: ||
 * Report Card || is to ||  ||
 * Report Card || is to ||  ||

Response to Teaching with Metaphors: PMI

 * ** PLUS ** || ** MINUS ** || ** INTERESTING ** ||

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