Synopses & Reviews
Integrate science into all disciplines of the middle school curriculum with the hands-on activities found here. Focusing on earth and environmental science, the authors have chosen a book representative of each chapter's theme (such as oceans, rivers, mountain formations, weather, the tundra, fossils, environmental quality) on which to build a complete interdisciplinary lesson plan. Other suitable books for each unit and further resources are also provided.
Synopsis
Building on the success of the elementary edition, Intermediate Science continues to use literature as an extended form of science instruction. Each chapter provides a summary of factually accurate fiction stories, their integrated science concepts, possible activities, and a list of additional titles. Earth science, geography, and environmental science are emphasized.
About the Author
CAROL M. BUTZOW, Ed.D., is an educational consultant, teacher of English as a second language and writer based in Indiana, Pennsylvania.JOHN W. BUTZOW, Ed.D., is Dean of the College of Education and Educational Technology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania.