Science Education for Elementary Teachers: An Investigation-Based Approach
This book reflects its authors' many years of experience in elementary school teaching, pre-service and in-service education in science, and substantial work in science curriculum development. It is derived from, informed by, and directly linked to both the Benchmarks for Science Literacy and the National Research Council's National Science Education Standards. No other methods book integrates standards to this degree. Written with the idea that students "learn science by doing", this well...
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This book reflects its authors' many years of experience in elementary school teaching, pre-service and in-service education in science, and substantial work in science curriculum development. It is derived from, informed by, and directly linked to both the Benchmarks for Science Literacy and the National Research Council's National Science Education Standards. No other methods book integrates standards to this degree. Written with the idea that readers "learn science by doing", this well respected author t Booknews This textbook presents ten exemplary science investigations that illustrate ways children can investigate science questions, then addresses the practical issues of planning a science lesson, the procurement of materials, the role of assessment in teaching, curriculum standards, and dealing with diversity. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
About the AuthorsTo the StudentTo the InstructorPt. ITen Exemplary Lessons11Living Things have Certain Needs: Investigating Living Things32Parts of Living Things have Certain Functions: Investigating the Way Animals' Body Parts Work213The Properties of Materials: Investigating Containers394Forces and Motion: Investigating What Causes Things to Move595Chemical Reactions Form New Substances: Investigating Chemical Reactions756Living Things Reproduce: Investigating the Way Seeds Become Adult Plants937People Use Technology: Investigating the Way to Use Technology to Solve Problems1118Energy is Transformed: Investigating Energy and Its Transformations1259Earth Systems Change: Investigating Weather Patterns14310Humans Affect the Environment: Investigating What Recycling Does for the Environment157Pt. IIContent and Pedagogy17311The Nets and Bolts of Teaching Elementary Science17512Planning a Science Investigation18913How Children Learn19714The Role of Assessment in Elementary Science Teaching20115Selecting a Science Curriculum for Elementary Children21116Cross-Curricular Teaching and Learning21917Evaluating Your Own Science Teaching and Professional Growth23118Using Curriculum Standards as a Teaching Resource23719Dealing with Diversity255Science Organizations259Preparing Students for Science Fairs260Bibliography262Index265
\ BooknewsThis textbook presents ten exemplary science investigations that illustrate ways children can investigate science questions, then addresses the practical issues of planning a science lesson, the procurement of materials, the role of assessment in teaching, curriculum standards, and dealing with diversity. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)\ \
