Teaching science for all children

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Teaching science for all children

Allyn and Bacon, c2001

3rd ed. / Ralph Martin, Colleen Sexton, Jack Gerlovich

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Rev. ed. of: Teaching science for all children / Ralph Martin ... [et al.]. 2nd ed. c1997

Includes bibliographical references (p. 642-649) and index

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The Third Edition continues its emphasis on best practices, constructivism, and learning science through inquiry. The authors have taken their popular 4E Learning Cycle teaching method from Part III in the second edition and applied it throughout this edition. The chapters are now organized around these four key areas of the learning cycle: Exploration, Explanation, Expansion, and Evaluation. Continuing to integrate the National Science Education Standards throughout, the authors provide ways for future teachers to foster an awareness among their students of the nature of science; implement skills in the classroom using science inquiry processes; and develop in their students an understanding of the interactions among science, technology, and society.

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I.THE EXPLORATION: METHODS AND BEST PRACTICES FOR EFFECTIVE SCIENCE TEACHING. 1.How Can We Help Learners to Inquire and Construct Scientific Meaning? 2.How Can You Use Demonstrations, Direct Instruction, and Textbooks Effectively? II.THE EXPLANATION: MODERN SCIENCE TEACHING BENEFITS FROM INQUIRY-BASED, INTERACTIVE APPROACHES TO LEARNING. 3.What Is Science? 4.How Do Children Learn Science? 5.How Can You Teach Science for All Children? 6.What Goals Promote Scientific Literacy? III. THE EXPANSION: CONTINUING OUR LEARNING, DEVELOPING SKILLS, AND USING THE TOOLS OF SCIENCE. 7.How Can You Plan Constructivist Science Lessons and Assess Student Performance? 8.How Can You Use Questions to Promote Science Inquiry? 9.How Can You Create a Safe and Efficient, Activity-Based Science Classroom? 10.Science Materials, Programs and Resources: What Are the Best Practices? 11.How Can You Use Educational Technology to Enrich Your Classroom? IV.LESSONS, ACTIVITIES, AND TEACHING MATERIALS TO MEET THE GOALS OF ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE. Section 1. Life Science Lessons and Activities. Section 2. Physical Science Lessons and Activities. Section 3. Earth and Space Science Lessons and Activities. Appendix: National Science Education Standards: Contents Standards for Grades K-4 and 5-8. References. Index.

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