Life Science, STAR Science Through Active Reading Series
Content and Learning Strategies
Published on 4. February 1992
Book
Paperback/Softback
104 pages
978-0-8013-0347-0 (ISBN)
Description
STAR Life Science and Earth and Physical Science are the perfect texts for specially designed Science classes. ESL students work cooperatively through the scientific thinking process as they actively hypothesize, read, experiment, and learn science vocabulary.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New Jersey
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
ELT/ESL
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
272 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8013-0347-0 (9780801303470)
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Content
Chapter 1 BOTANY Angiosperms: The Largest Class of Plants
CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITIES
CONTENT READINGS
Characteristics of Angiosperms
The Leaf
The Roots
The Stem
The Flower
LEARNING STRATEGIES
Using prior knowledge
Working cooperatively
Imagery
Taking notes
Self-evaluation
Reading selectively
Grouping
Chapter 2 ZOOLOGY Mammals: Animals We Know Best
CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITIES
CONTENT READINGS
Differences in Animals
Characteristics of Mammals
Habitats of Mammals
LEARNING STRATEGIES
Using prior knowledge
Working cooperatively
Inferencing
Self-evaluation
Reading selectively
Using resources
Grouping
Chapter 3 HUMAN ANATOMY Skin, Muscles, and Bones of the Human Body
CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITIES
CONTENT READINGS
The Skin
The Muscles
The Skeletal System
LEARNING STRATEGIES
Using prior knowledge
Working cooperatively
Inferencing
Self-evaluation
Reading selectively
Taking notes
Chapter 4 HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY Digestion, Respiration, and Circulation
CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITIES
CONTENT READINGS
Digestion
Respiration
Circulation
LEARNING STRATEGIES
Using prior knowledge
Working cooperatively
Inferencing
Self-evaluation
Reading selectively
Grouping
Chapter 5 HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY The Sense Organs
CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITIES
CONTENT READINGS
The Sense of Hearing
The Senses of Taste and Smell
The Sense of Sight
The Sense of Touch
LEARNING STRATEGIES
Using prior knowledge
Working cooperatively
Inferencing
Self-evaluation
Taking notes
Reading selectively
Imagery
Chapter 6 HUMAN ECOLOGY Healthful Living: Nutrition and Exercise
CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITIES
CONTENT READINGS
Nutrients and Healthful Eating
The Basic Food Groups
Exercise
LEARNING STRATEGIES
Using prior knowledge
Working cooperatively
Inferencing
Self-evaluation
Taking notes
Reading selectively
Grouping
CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITIES
CONTENT READINGS
Characteristics of Angiosperms
The Leaf
The Roots
The Stem
The Flower
LEARNING STRATEGIES
Using prior knowledge
Working cooperatively
Imagery
Taking notes
Self-evaluation
Reading selectively
Grouping
Chapter 2 ZOOLOGY Mammals: Animals We Know Best
CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITIES
CONTENT READINGS
Differences in Animals
Characteristics of Mammals
Habitats of Mammals
LEARNING STRATEGIES
Using prior knowledge
Working cooperatively
Inferencing
Self-evaluation
Reading selectively
Using resources
Grouping
Chapter 3 HUMAN ANATOMY Skin, Muscles, and Bones of the Human Body
CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITIES
CONTENT READINGS
The Skin
The Muscles
The Skeletal System
LEARNING STRATEGIES
Using prior knowledge
Working cooperatively
Inferencing
Self-evaluation
Reading selectively
Taking notes
Chapter 4 HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY Digestion, Respiration, and Circulation
CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITIES
CONTENT READINGS
Digestion
Respiration
Circulation
LEARNING STRATEGIES
Using prior knowledge
Working cooperatively
Inferencing
Self-evaluation
Reading selectively
Grouping
Chapter 5 HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY The Sense Organs
CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITIES
CONTENT READINGS
The Sense of Hearing
The Senses of Taste and Smell
The Sense of Sight
The Sense of Touch
LEARNING STRATEGIES
Using prior knowledge
Working cooperatively
Inferencing
Self-evaluation
Taking notes
Reading selectively
Imagery
Chapter 6 HUMAN ECOLOGY Healthful Living: Nutrition and Exercise
CRITICAL THINKING ACTIVITIES
CONTENT READINGS
Nutrients and Healthful Eating
The Basic Food Groups
Exercise
LEARNING STRATEGIES
Using prior knowledge
Working cooperatively
Inferencing
Self-evaluation
Taking notes
Reading selectively
Grouping