Synopses & Reviews
Methods for Teaching Science as Inquiry demonstrates a manageable way for new and experienced teachers to bring inquiry successfully into the science classroom, scaffolding concepts and illustrating instructional models to help readers understand the inquiry approach to teaching. The primary focus is on the 5E modelEngaging, Exploring, Explaining, Elaborating, and Evaluatinga Learning Cycle model that reflects the NSES Science as Inquiry Standards, seamlessly integrating inquiry and the standards. It creates a science teaching framework best suited for engaging students in meaningful science learning. For pre-service and practicing elementary school science teachers and aids.
Table of Contents
Part One: Methods for Teaching Science as Inquiry.
1. Children, Science, and Inquiry.
2. Processes of Science and Scientific Inquiry.
3. Learning Science with Understanding.
4. Teaching Science Through Inquiry.
5. Questioning Strategies for Inquiry Teaching.
6. Assessing Science Learning.
7. Preparing for Inquiry Science.
8. Connecting Science with Other Subjects.
9. Science for All Learners.
10. Educational Technology and Science Teaching.