The Art of Teaching Science emphasizes a humanistic, experiential, and constructivist approach to teaching and learning, and integrates a wide variety of pedagogical tools. Becoming a science teacher is a creative process, and this innovative textbook encourages students to construct ideas about science teaching through their interactions with peers, mentors, and instructors, and through hands-on, minds-on activities designed to foster a collaborative, thoughtful learning environment. This second edition retains key features such as inquiry-based activities and case studies throughout, while simultaneously adding new material on the impact of standardized testing on inquiry-based science, and explicit links to science teaching standards. Also included are expanded resources like a comprehensive website, a streamlined format and updated content, making the experiential tools in the book even more useful for both pre- and in-service science teachers. Special Features: Each chapter is organized into two sections: one that focuses on content and theme; and one that contains a variety of strategies for extending chapter concepts outside the classroom Case studies open each chapter to highlight real-world scenarios and to connect theory to teaching practice Contains 33 Inquiry Activities that provide opportunities to explore the dimensions of science teaching and increase professional expertise Problems and Extensions, On the Web Resources and Readings guide students to further critical investigation of important concepts and topics. An extensive companion website includes even more student and instructor resources, such as interviews with practicing science teachers, articles from the literature, chapter PowerPoint slides, syllabus helpers, additional case studies, activities, and more. Visit http://www.routledge.com/textbooks/9780415965286 to access this additional material.

"Aligns to Common Core state standards"--Cover.

INTERNET RESEARCH FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS.

A collection of experiments, projects, and other activities exploring the many areas of science, from the earth and space sciences to computer technology and ESP.

An instruction manual for teachers which discusses methods and philosophies of teaching science. Part 1 presents an overview of science teaching and suggest how science should be taught in our classrooms to reflect direct, experiential learning. Part 2 consists of 8 science teaching units for students in grades 4 through 9, in a framework based on experiential and cooperative learning. The 8 units include student and teacher information, and reproducible pages for classroom use. The author uses three themes in the lessons: ecology, cooperative learning and whole-brain learning.

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A collection of experiments, projects, and other activities exploring the many areas of science, from the earth and space sciences to speculative fiction and ESP.