Essentials of Elementary Science
(Part of the Essentials of Classroom Teaching Series)
2nd Edition
Published on 14. September 1998
Book
Hardback
194 pages
978-0-205-28365-1 (ISBN)
Description
Similar to the first edition, this second edition of Essentials of Elementary Science presents the essentials of pertinent research, valued classroom methodology, and current practice in teaching elementary science at a length, format, and price perfect for the undergraduate course in science methods. It is ideal for "block" courses where more than one content area's methods are taught, or for general methods courses where the instructor would like more coverage of specific subjects.
More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 180 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
413 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-205-28365-1 (9780205283651)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
All chapters begin with "Looking Ahead" and "Can You?" sections and all conclude with "Looking Back," "Self-Test," "Practical Resources" or "References from Research" and "Web Sites" and many conclude with "Scope and Sequence."
Preface.
Prologue.
1.Today's Elementary Science Classroom.
Observing the Problems Approach in Action.
What Is Science? Who Is a Scientist?
Science Activity to Try: Autumn Splendor: Leaves.
Principles of Teaching Elementary School Science.
2.The Learner.
What Children Think about Science and Scientists.
How Children Learn Science.
3.The Teacher.
Why Teachers Fear Science.
Science Activity to Try: Batteries and Bulbs.
Organizational Patterns.
Planning for Group Instruction.
Fitting Teaching Technique to Material.
Using Instructional Materials.
Science and the Special Student.
Evaluating Science Learning.
4.The Science Program.
Some Science Program Philosophies.
Is There a Best Approach?
Programs for the 21st Century.
Integrating Science with other Subjects.
Technology and the Internet: A Powerful New Tool in Science Education.
5.Teaching Children about Themselves, Plants, and Animals.
Being Receptive to Student Questions.
The Human Body.
Plants.
Science Activity to Try: Seed Dispersal.
Animals.
Science Activity to Try: Owl Pellets.
Interrelationships.
6.Teaching Children about the Earth and the Universe.
Earth Science-A "Natural" Topic.
The Earth.
Science Activity to Try: Rain Clouds.
The Universe.
Science Activity to Try: Scale the Solar System.
7.Teaching Children about Heat, Light, and Sound.
Heat.
Science Activity to Try: Hot, Cold, Fast, and Slow Moving Molecules.
Light.
Science Activity to Try: Mixing Colors.
Sound.
8.Teaching Children about Machines, Magnetism, and Electricity.
Machines.
Magnetism.
Science Activity to Try: Mysterious Magnetism.
Electricity.
9.Science in the Community and Everyday Life.
Understanding Current Events.
Energy Concerns.
Dealing with Pollution.
Science Activity to Try: Plastics in Our World.
Learning to Make Wise Decisions.
Seeing Science in the World around Them.
Index.
Preface.
Prologue.
1.Today's Elementary Science Classroom.
Observing the Problems Approach in Action.
What Is Science? Who Is a Scientist?
Science Activity to Try: Autumn Splendor: Leaves.
Principles of Teaching Elementary School Science.
2.The Learner.
What Children Think about Science and Scientists.
How Children Learn Science.
3.The Teacher.
Why Teachers Fear Science.
Science Activity to Try: Batteries and Bulbs.
Organizational Patterns.
Planning for Group Instruction.
Fitting Teaching Technique to Material.
Using Instructional Materials.
Science and the Special Student.
Evaluating Science Learning.
4.The Science Program.
Some Science Program Philosophies.
Is There a Best Approach?
Programs for the 21st Century.
Integrating Science with other Subjects.
Technology and the Internet: A Powerful New Tool in Science Education.
5.Teaching Children about Themselves, Plants, and Animals.
Being Receptive to Student Questions.
The Human Body.
Plants.
Science Activity to Try: Seed Dispersal.
Animals.
Science Activity to Try: Owl Pellets.
Interrelationships.
6.Teaching Children about the Earth and the Universe.
Earth Science-A "Natural" Topic.
The Earth.
Science Activity to Try: Rain Clouds.
The Universe.
Science Activity to Try: Scale the Solar System.
7.Teaching Children about Heat, Light, and Sound.
Heat.
Science Activity to Try: Hot, Cold, Fast, and Slow Moving Molecules.
Light.
Science Activity to Try: Mixing Colors.
Sound.
8.Teaching Children about Machines, Magnetism, and Electricity.
Machines.
Magnetism.
Science Activity to Try: Mysterious Magnetism.
Electricity.
9.Science in the Community and Everyday Life.
Understanding Current Events.
Energy Concerns.
Dealing with Pollution.
Science Activity to Try: Plastics in Our World.
Learning to Make Wise Decisions.
Seeing Science in the World around Them.
Index.