Strategies for Successful Science TeachingStrategies for Successful Science Teaching is an exciting new text for science education classes, and a supplement for teachers of science (especially new teachers). It is aimed at K-8 teachers, but can also help 9-12 teachers. For administrators and others, the book will quickly become a standard reference on current science education strategies. Easy to navigate and presented in a discussion-style format, the book addresses: -the inquiry approach, -process skills, -lesson planning, -adapting science for special needs students, -integrating science with other subjects, -assessment of science activities, -technology and other creative teaching strategies, and -research and resources. Most chapters include a sample lesson plan with hands-on activities that illustrate the concepts discussed. In some instances, several examples are included. Appropriate websites are also provided. The chapters are short and readable. Appendices include lists of curriculum kits, activity books, organizations, periodicals, suppliers, and technology resources, in addition to the typical bibliography. These extensive appendices provide abundant resources for science education. Strategies for Successful Science Teaching is a must-have for science educators. A comprehensive resource, it never loses sight of the wonder of science and the pleasure of teaching it. |
Contents
Why Science Standards? I do and I understand | 1 |
Table 11 Summary of National Science Standards for Teaching | 5 |
Figure 11 The Footprint Puzzle | 12 |
Building the Basics Process Skills | 15 |
Table 21 The Process Skills | 16 |
Figure 21 Observation Boxes | 28 |
Focus on Inquiry | 31 |
Table 31 Inquiry vs Verification | 36 |
Adapting the Curriculum Students With Special Needs | 91 |
Table 91 pH of Cabbage Juice | 95 |
Relevant Research | 99 |
Table 101 Piagets Stages of Cognitive Development | 100 |
Table 102 Blooms Taxonomy | 103 |
Table 103 Comparison of Intnl Tests 19881999 eighth grade | 106 |
Table 104 Comparison of Intnl Tests 19881999 fourth grade | 107 |
Resources | 111 |
Figure 31 The Lung Model | 39 |
Presentation Units and Lesson Plans | 43 |
Table 41 Sample Behavioral Objective Terms | 49 |
Assessment | 53 |
Table 51 Rubric for Assessment | 57 |
Integration | 63 |
Creative Teaching Strategies | 71 |
Figure 71 Techniques for Teaching Science | 72 |
Figure 72 Directions and Drawing for Model Thermometer | 80 |
Educational Technology and Technology Education | 85 |
List of Appendices | 125 |
Curriculum Kits | 126 |
Activity Books and Projects | 127 |
Organizations | 129 |
Periodicals and Newsletters | 135 |
Suppliers | 138 |
Technology Organizations Special Resources Periodicals and Suppliers of Software and Educational Technology | 143 |
Bibliography | 145 |
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