Life science : content and learning strategies

Author(s)

• Bassano, Sharron
• Christison, Mary Ann

Bibliographic Information

Life science : content and learning strategies

Sharron Bassano, Mary Ann Christison

（Science through active reading）

Addison-Wesley Pub. Co., c1992

Description and Table of Contents

Description

STAR Life Science and Earth and Physical Science are the perfect texts for specially designed Science classes. ESL students work cooperatively through the scientific thinking process as they actively hypothesize, read, experiment, and learn science vocabulary.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 BOTANY Angiosperms: The Largest Class of Plants CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITIES CONTENT READINGS Characteristics of Angiosperms The Leaf The Roots The Stem The Flower LEARNING STRATEGIES Using prior knowledge Working cooperatively Imagery Taking notes Self-evaluation Reading selectively Grouping Chapter 2 ZOOLOGY Mammals: Animals We Know Best CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITIES CONTENT READINGS Differences in Animals Characteristics of Mammals Habitats of Mammals LEARNING STRATEGIES Using prior knowledge Working cooperatively Inferencing Self-evaluation Reading selectively Using resources Grouping Chapter 3 HUMAN ANATOMY Skin, Muscles, and Bones of the Human Body CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITIES CONTENT READINGS The Skin The Muscles The Skeletal System LEARNING STRATEGIES Using prior knowledge Working cooperatively Inferencing Self-evaluation Reading selectively Taking notes Chapter 4 HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY Digestion, Respiration, and Circulation CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITIES CONTENT READINGS Digestion Respiration Circulation LEARNING STRATEGIES Using prior knowledge Working cooperatively Inferencing Self-evaluation Reading selectively Grouping Chapter 5 HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY The Sense Organs CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITIES CONTENT READINGS The Sense of Hearing The Senses of Taste and Smell The Sense of Sight The Sense of Touch LEARNING STRATEGIES Using prior knowledge Working cooperatively Inferencing Self-evaluation Taking notes Reading selectively Imagery Chapter 6 HUMAN ECOLOGY Healthful Living: Nutrition and Exercise CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITIES CONTENT READINGS Nutrients and Healthful Eating The Basic Food Groups Exercise LEARNING STRATEGIES Using prior knowledge Working cooperatively Inferencing Self-evaluation Taking notes Reading selectively Grouping

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Details

• NCID: BA25598715
• ISBN:
  • 0801303478
• LCCN: 91004252
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Reading, Mass.
• Pages/Volumes: viii, 104p.
• Size: 28 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : PE1127.S3
  • DC20 : 428.6/4/0245
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Readers -- Science
  • LCSH : English language -- Technical English
  • LCSH : English language -- Textbooks for foreign speakers
  • LCSH : Life sciences -- Problems, exercises, etc
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA25598792