Beschreibung:
Designed for use in primary schools, these original activities will enrich teaching and learning in science by connecting constructivist theory and practical lesson planning and teaching.
List of FiguresList of TablesList of ActivitiesAbout the AuthorsPrefaceAcknowledgmentsPart I. Foundations for Teaching Science1. The World of the Scientist and the Nature of Science2. The Content of K-8 Science3. Characteristics of the Science Learner: Development in Childhood and AdolescencePart II. Teaching Children Science: Approaches and Strategies4. Developing the Classroom Curriculum5. Engaging Students in Inquiry: Skills and Investigative Techniques6. Designing Science Lessons for All: Differentiating Instruction7. Making Real-World ConnectionsPart III. Planning, Management, Assessment, and Resources8. Nuts and Bolts: Organizing and Managing the Classroom for Inquiry9. Assessment and Evaluation10. A Compendium of ResourcesA Professional Development BibliographyReferencesIndex