Synopses & Reviews
As our society becomes more technologically-oriented and we are witness to major advances in medicine and biological research, it is clear that the need for scientists in this country has been greater than ever. Inspiring children at a young age about the wonders of science would not only help to foster their personal interests, but would also help to prepare them for the science they'll encounter in daily life. This book is designed for teachers of elementary science to help them unearth the magic of science for their students. This concise book presents the reader with the essentials of pertinent research, valued classroom methodology, and current practice in teaching elementary science. Teachers can use this book for "block" courses where more than one content area's methods are taught, or for general methods courses focusing on specific subjects. Elementary science teachers and educators.
Synopsis
Essentials of Elementary Science, 3e The Third Edition of Essentials of Elementary Science presents pertinent research, valued classroom methodology, and current practice in teaching elementary science at a length, format, and price perfect for the undergraduate student. This text is known for its hands-on, practical, problem-oriented approach to teaching science. The authors pride themselves on offering a hands- on practical approach that students can really grasp. Features such as realistic classroom cases connect science with human thought in action and clearly demonstrate the importance of scientific inquiry and new technology to your students.
The Essentials Series also includes:
- Essentials of Elementary Mathematics, 2/e, by Riedesel/Schwartz (
Table of Contents
Preface.
Prologue.
1. The National Science Education Standards and Today's Elementary Science Classroom.
National Science Education Standards.
Observing the Problems Approach to Science Teaching 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.
Using Instructional Materials.
Science and Reading
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.
5. Integrating Technology into Today's Elementary Science Classroom.
Teacher Laboratory.
Using the Tools.
Using the World Wide Web.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Teaching Children About Machines, Magnetism, and Electricity.
Machines.
Magnetism.
Science Activity to Try: Mysterious Magnetism.
Electricity.
10. Science in the Community and Everyday Life.
Understanding Current Events.
Energy Concerns.
Dealing with Pollution.
Science Activity to Try: Plastics in Our World.
Earth Day
Learning to Make Wise Decisions.
Seeing Science in the World Around Them.
Index.