Inquiry and the National Science Education Standards: A Guide for Teaching and Learning
Humans, especially children, are naturally curious. Yet, people often balk at the thought of learning science--the "eyes glazed over" syndrome. Teachers may find teaching science a major challenge in an era when science ranges from the hardly imaginable quark to the distant, blazing quasar.\ Inquiry and the National Science Education Standards is the book that educators have been waiting for--a practical guide to teaching inquiry and teaching through inquiry, as recommended by the National...
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Produced under the direction of a committee of the Center for Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Education, this guide for teachers attempts to provide an understanding of the concept of teaching "inquiry" and how to apply it to science teaching in kindergarten through 12th grade settings. Inquiry is seen as a twofold process that encompasses both the abilities students should develop in order to design and conduct scientific investigations as well as the teaching and learning strategies that enable scientific concepts to be mastered through investigations. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Foreword: A Scientist's Perspective on InquiryxiPrefacexv1Inquiry in Science and in Classrooms12Inquiry in the National Science Education Standards133Images of Inquiry in K-12 Classrooms394Classroom Assessment and Inquiry755Preparing Teachers for Inquiry-Based Teaching876Making the Case for Inquiry1157Frequently Asked Questions About Inquiry1318Supporting Inquiry-Based Teaching and Learning143References153AppendixAExcerpts from the National Science Education StandardsA-1Fundamental Abilities of Inquiry161A-2Fundamental Understandings of Inquiry168BSelecting Instructional Materials173CResources for Teaching Science Through Inquiry189Index193
