ABSTRACT
This chapter focuses on the science practices of arguing from evidence, and obtaining and evaluating information. The student of science must also gather information from others in an attempt to dialogue, combine that information into a set of evidence, and use the information to tell similar stories. Learning science-in-action provides young apprentice with the abilities necessary to one day be able to make little black boxes of their own. Within the realm of academic science, the budding scientist usually starts their career as a graduate student working in a science lab under the tutelage of a mentor. The community of science works in a similar way, where most research happens in small group settings. The science practice is explicitly identified in the activity. Communities of practice are built around shared interests, shared identity, and shared language. Mutual respect also means that all students must share in the identity of the group, and be willing participants.
