Science in the Elementary and Middle School

This exceptionally clear and logically organized new entry far science methods has its foundation in constructivism and inquiry, the fundamental approach of the National Science Education Standards. Each chapter is structured as a learning cycle of exploration, invention, and expansion, beginning by bringing out readers' prior knowledge in the Exploring Your Ideas feature, followed by an explanation involving concrete examples, and concluding with the application of new ideas to several classroom situations. 't-his structured approach benefits new users of inquiry by guiding the development of effective inquiry-teaching strategies. Features of This Text: Applying What you Know activitiesgive users opportunities to practice, apply, and reflect upon ideas from the textbook in planning and classroom settings. Classroom Scenes and Sample Lesson Plansfacilitate readers' construction of meaningful science lessons, units, and yearlong programs. Starting Pointsare extraordinary chapters far beginners teaching physical, biological, and earth and space science concepts, which cover ways of determining students' prior knowledge, understanding alternative conceptions, and developing conceptual change strategies to develop meaningful science learning. Highlighted Noteslink readers and instructors to current science education resource websites referencing content explanations, sample lesson plans, teachers' websites, and information from government agencies. Companion Websiteprovides a portal to the worldwide science community, with self-assessments, ESL materials, and other science resources.Sunal, Dennis W. is the author of 'Science in the Elementary and Middle School', published 2002 under ISBN 9780130283429 and ISBN 0130283428.