
Activities for Teaching Science as Inquiry
Pearson (Publisher)
7th Edition
Published on 9. May 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-0-13-615680-2 (ISBN)
Description
Activities for Teaching Science as Inquiry includes over 100 activities to cover essential concepts in physical, life, and earth strands. Background information is provided for teachers as well as ways to motivate learners and help them apply what they learn.
Every activity follows the 5-E Model (Engaging, Exploring, Explaining, Elaborating, and Evaluating,) and is sequenced to develop science concepts in a developmentally appropriate way for grades K-8. The 5-E model is a Learning Cycle Model that reflects the NSES Science as Inquiry Standards. The inclusion of the NSES standards provides a comprehensive view of how the NSES Science Content Standards can be used to organize curriculum and inform instruction in elementary and middle school science. A series of activities are also included to meet the needs of students with exceptionalities.
The book is organized into four sections:
1. Teaching Inquiry Science Activities
2. Physical Science Activities
3. Life Science Activities
4. Earth and Space Science Activities
The appendices include information on safety, measuring, where to buy supplies, science periodicals, professional societies, and contemporary elementary science projects and programs.
Every activity follows the 5-E Model (Engaging, Exploring, Explaining, Elaborating, and Evaluating,) and is sequenced to develop science concepts in a developmentally appropriate way for grades K-8. The 5-E model is a Learning Cycle Model that reflects the NSES Science as Inquiry Standards. The inclusion of the NSES standards provides a comprehensive view of how the NSES Science Content Standards can be used to organize curriculum and inform instruction in elementary and middle school science. A series of activities are also included to meet the needs of students with exceptionalities.
The book is organized into four sections:
1. Teaching Inquiry Science Activities
2. Physical Science Activities
3. Life Science Activities
4. Earth and Space Science Activities
The appendices include information on safety, measuring, where to buy supplies, science periodicals, professional societies, and contemporary elementary science projects and programs.
More details
Edition
7th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 203 mm
Weight
551 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-615680-2 (9780136156802)
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Arthur A. Carin | Joel L. Bass | Terry L. Contant
Activities for Teaching Science as Inquiry
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06/2004
6th Edition
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Content
Section I: Teaching Inquiry Science Activities
When Scientists and Students Inquire
Phases of Inquiry Instruction: The 5-E Model
Characteristics of Inquiry Classrooms
About the Science Activities in This Book
Using the Science Activities in This Book
Getting Started with Inquiry Science
References
Section II: Physical Sciences Activities
Properties of Matter
Motion and Forces
Sound
Temperature and Heat
Light
Magnetism
Electricity
Section III: Life Science Activities
Characteristics of Organisms
Organisms and Their Environments
Structures and Functions of Human Systems
Section IV: Earth and Space Science Activities
Rocks and Minerals
Atmosphere, Weather, and Climate of the Earth
The Earth's Oceans
Viewing the Sky From Earth
APPENDICES
Appendix A: Safety Suggestions for Elementary and Middle School Inquiry Activities
Appendix B: Measuring Tools, Measuring Skills
Appendix C: Selected Sources of Science Supplies, Models, Living Things, Kits, and Software
Appendix D: Selected Science Education Periodicals for Teachers and Children
Appendix E: Professional Societies for Teachers, Supervisors, and Science Educators
Appenidx F: Contemporary Elementary Science Projects and Programs
When Scientists and Students Inquire
Phases of Inquiry Instruction: The 5-E Model
Characteristics of Inquiry Classrooms
About the Science Activities in This Book
Using the Science Activities in This Book
Getting Started with Inquiry Science
References
Section II: Physical Sciences Activities
Properties of Matter
Motion and Forces
Sound
Temperature and Heat
Light
Magnetism
Electricity
Section III: Life Science Activities
Characteristics of Organisms
Organisms and Their Environments
Structures and Functions of Human Systems
Section IV: Earth and Space Science Activities
Rocks and Minerals
Atmosphere, Weather, and Climate of the Earth
The Earth's Oceans
Viewing the Sky From Earth
APPENDICES
Appendix A: Safety Suggestions for Elementary and Middle School Inquiry Activities
Appendix B: Measuring Tools, Measuring Skills
Appendix C: Selected Sources of Science Supplies, Models, Living Things, Kits, and Software
Appendix D: Selected Science Education Periodicals for Teachers and Children
Appendix E: Professional Societies for Teachers, Supervisors, and Science Educators
Appenidx F: Contemporary Elementary Science Projects and Programs