Teaching Science in Elementary Schools
50 Dynamic Activities That Encourage Student Interest in Science
Published on 20. August 2023
Book
Hardback
148 pages
978-1-4758-7309-2 (ISBN)
Description
This book provides teachers with 50 dynamic activities to teach science, through music, food, games, literature, community, environment, and everyday objects. The authors share tried and tested ideas from their collective 75 years of teaching experiences. For the busy teacher with little time to plan lessons, resources are provided that include guided worksheets for activities, pre, post and during ideas to accompany activities, and vocabulary and literature connections. With this book in hand, teachers can create opportunities for students to see science in application, and to think logically as they ask questions, test ideas, and solve problems.
Reviews / Votes
This book on science activities provides some inexpensive ways to engage elementary students in thinking and doing science. The chapters cover a broad range of science topics to help teachers create thought-provoking lessons. The literature connections are great for those who want to teach across disciplines. -- Dr. Jeanine Huss, Professor, School of Teacher Education, Western Kentucky University I loved the format of this book! It is very user-friendly with great worksheets included. The Summary of Activities makes it easy to find science experiences quickly. This book is a must for elementary science teachers. -- Dr. Kathleen Matthew, Science Education Professor Emeritus, Black Hills State University I love this resource! The book offers many realistic activities that are well written, straightforward and use practical supplies that are readily available. As a teacher I don't have time to waste, so the breakdown and in-depth explanation of the topic, vocabulary associated with the topic and activity that corresponds is so beneficial. The activities all include multiple book titles that can be read to further the lesson and/or activity. I can't wait to use these lessons in my classroom! -- Anna Nicholas, 5th/6th grade teacher, Campbellsville Middle School, Campbellsville, KYMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
378 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4758-7309-2 (9781475873092)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
S. Kay Gandy | Harmony Hendrick | Jessica Roberts
Teaching Science in Elementary Schools
50 Dynamic Activities That Encourage Student Interest in Science
E-Book
07/2023
1st Edition
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
€24.49
Available for download
Persons
Dr. S. Kay Gandy was an elementary teacher of 27 years and a university professor of 17 years. She has worked extensively with teachers around the world and authored books on activities to teach social studies and mapping skills.
Harmony Hendrick is an elementary school teacher of 16 years. She served on committees to develop Kentucky Academic Standards and has shared presentations at state and national levels.
Jessica Roberts is an elementary school teacher of 17 years. She has developed teacher resources and shared presentations at state and national levels.
Harmony Hendrick is an elementary school teacher of 16 years. She served on committees to develop Kentucky Academic Standards and has shared presentations at state and national levels.
Jessica Roberts is an elementary school teacher of 17 years. She has developed teacher resources and shared presentations at state and national levels.
Content
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1 Using Food to Teach Science
Pancake Chemistry-Physical and Chemical Changes with CookingEdible Landfill-LandfillsBrown Apples-OxidationPop Rocks and Soda Pop-Chemistry with Carbon DioxideHow Many Ways Do You Taste?-Sense of TasteSecret Food Codes-Writing Messages with FoodDon't Burn the Toast-Types of Heat TransferMostly Cloudy-Types of CloudsBaking Footprints-FossilsIron for Breakfast-Iron in FoodEating the Moon-Phases of the MoonMilky Magic-Chemical Changes with MilkScientific Bubble Gum-Using the Scientific MethodChapter 2 Using Games to Teach Science
Guess the Scientist-Famous ScientistsToss the Globe-Characteristics of EarthBird Beaks-Animal AdaptationsCatch Me if You Can-HabitatsRock Scavenger Hunt with GPS-Types of Rocks
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1 Using Food to Teach Science
Pancake Chemistry-Physical and Chemical Changes with CookingEdible Landfill-LandfillsBrown Apples-OxidationPop Rocks and Soda Pop-Chemistry with Carbon DioxideHow Many Ways Do You Taste?-Sense of TasteSecret Food Codes-Writing Messages with FoodDon't Burn the Toast-Types of Heat TransferMostly Cloudy-Types of CloudsBaking Footprints-FossilsIron for Breakfast-Iron in FoodEating the Moon-Phases of the MoonMilky Magic-Chemical Changes with MilkScientific Bubble Gum-Using the Scientific MethodChapter 2 Using Games to Teach Science
Guess the Scientist-Famous ScientistsToss the Globe-Characteristics of EarthBird Beaks-Animal AdaptationsCatch Me if You Can-HabitatsRock Scavenger Hunt with GPS-Types of Rocks