Overview

Written with reform in mind, this book combines the teaching and learning of science by integrating pedagogy within science content investigations. The first chapter in each unit includes investigations appropriate for K-4 learners and the subsequent chapters present investigations for Grades 5-8. Each investigation has one student version that can be reproduced for classroom use and one teacher version that includes the expanded content needed to teach the investigation in a constructivist way. Aligned with the NSES science content standards, the investigations are sequenced to build conceptual development of science concepts and are supported by the 5E learning cycle lesson format.   FEATURES:   Foundational chapter presents research on how children learn - Chapter 1.   Investigations supported by the 5E learning cycle lesson format help professors model for their students how to teach science as inquiry in the classroom.   Physical, Life, and Earth/Space concepts each presented as a Unit, for a total of three.   Four learning cycle lessons, or investigations introduce readers to developmentally appropriate inquiry learning.  The first chapter in each unit includes investigations appropriate for K-4 learners and the subsequent 3 chapters present sequential, conceptual investigations for Grades 5-8.   Teaching Tips accompany each investigation to provide practical teaching suggestions for new teachers as they implement lessons for the first time.   Essential Teaching Strategies are presented during each investigation to support new teachers with instructional methodologies including the learning cycle, assessment, materials management, integrating math or reading, questioning strategies, and more.   Lessons/investigations are aligned with the NSES science content standards and are sequencedto build conceptual development of science concepts.   Immediate application to the classroom - Each investigation has one student version that can be reproduced for classroom use and one expanded teacher version that includes all the content and pedagogy needed to teach the investigation in a constructivist way.   Learn to develop additional 5E lesson plans/investigations - through reader-friendly guidelines ensuring that any science activity readers find on the web or in a science book is set up as a valid scientific inquiry with an explorable question.

Full Product Details

Author:   Richard H. Moyer ,  Jay K. Hackett, Professor Emeritus ,  Susan A. Everett
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Pearson
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 27.60cm
Weight:   0.789kg
ISBN:  

9780132186278

ISBN 10:   0132186276
Pages:   360
Publication Date:   06 November 2006
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION Chapter 1- An Introduction to Science Teaching: How Children Learn Science UNIT 1: PHYSICAL SCIENCE Chapter 2-LEARNING CYCLE: Science Content (Primary): Light Science Pedagogy: Learning Cycle Lesson 2.1: See in the Dark? Lesson 2.2: Filtering Colors Lesson 2.3: Rainbow Colors Chapter 3-GUIDED AND OPEN INQUIRY: Science Content (Intermediate): Solubility Science Pedagogy: Guided and Open Inquiry Lesson 3.1: How Long Does It Take? Lesson 3.2: How Much Will Dissolve? Lesson 3.3: Dissolving Different Substances Chapter 4-ASSESSMENT: Science Content (Intermediate): Density Science Pedagogy: Assessment Lesson 4.1: Which Is More Dense? Lesson 4.2: Do Raisins Sink or Float? Lesson 4.3: Comparing Densities Chapter 5-INTEGRATING MATH: Science Content (Intermediate): Energy Science Pedagogy: Integrating Math Lesson 5.1: How Far Can Your Bike Roll Uphill? Lesson 5.2: How High Will It Bounce? Lesson 5.3: How Does the Kind of Floor Affect the Bounce? UNIT 2: LIFE SCIENCE Chapter 6-MATERIALS MANAGEMENT: Science Content (Primary): Life Cycle of the Mealworm Science Pedagogy: Materials Management Lesson 6.1: Moving Mealworms Lesson 6.2: Where Do Mealworms Go? Lesson 6.3: What Do Mealworms Look Like As They Grow? Chapter 7-INTEGRATING READING: Science Content (Intermediate): Flowering Plants Science Pedagogy: Integrating Reading Lesson 7.1: Flower Power Lesson 7.2: Flower Pollination Lesson 7.3: Fruits and Vegetables Chapter 8-QUESTIONING STRATEGIES: Science Content (Intermediate): Bones Science Pedagogy: Questioning Strategies Lesson 8.1: How Many Do You Have? Lesson 8.2: Comparing Skeletons Lesson 8.3: How Strong Are Your Bones? Chapter 9-EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY: Science Content (Intermediate): Heredity Science Pedagogy: Educational Technology Lesson 9.1: Examining Our Traits Lesson 9.2: A Litter of Puppies Lesson 9.3: Reading Genetic Code UNIT 3: EARTH/SPACE SCIENCE Chapter 10-INQUIRY ABILITIES: Science Content (Primary): Soil Science Pedagogy: Inquiry Abilities Lesson 10.1: What Makes Up Soil? Lesson 10.2: Investigating Soil and Water Lesson 10.3: Soil Soaking Rates Chapter 11-MISCONCEPTIONS: Science Content (Intermediate): Motions of the Moon Science Pedagogy: Misconceptions Lesson 11.1: Moon Patterns and Motions Lesson 11.2: Moon Phases Lesson 11.3: Eclipses Chapter 12-INTEGRATING WRITING AND COMMUNICATION: Science Content (Intermediate): Interpreting Weather Maps Science Pedagogy: Integrating Writing and Communication Lesson 12.1: Comparing Inside Temperatures Lesson 12.2: Comparing Outside Temperatures Lesson 12.3: Comparing National Temperatures and Weather Chapter 13-INTEGRATING INQUIRY IN TEXTBOOK INSTRUCTION Science Content (Intermediate): Water Cycle Science Pedagogy: Integrating Inquiry in Textbook Instruction Lesson 13.1: Evaporation Lesson 13.2: Condensation Lesson 13.3: The Water Cycle CONCLUSION Chapter 14- Developing Learning Cycle Lessons Appendices I. K-4 NSES Standards II. 5-8 NSES Standards III. NSTA Position Statement: Safety

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