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The Eighth Edition of Teaching Children Science provides comprehensive coverage of elementary science methods focusing on “what to teach” and “how to teach it.” Using Abruscato’s well known “discovery approach”, the book includes all three major components of teaching science–methods, content, and activities–organized in a format that allows teachers ultimate flexibility. The Enhanced Pearson eText features embedded video.
New to this Edition:
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are integrated throughout the book. Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are addressed in Chapter 7’s discussion of integrating science with other disciplines. Users of previous editions will notice restructuring of chapters 3 and 4 to better unify theory and practice as well as a new lesson example that models how the NGSS might inform lesson planning.
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The Eighth Edition of
Teaching Children Science provides comprehensive coverage of elementary science methods focusing on "what to teach" and "how to teach it." Using Abruscato's well known "discovery approach," the book includes all three major components of teaching science--
methods, content, and activities--organized in a format that allows teachers ultimate flexibility. The Enhanced Pearson eText features embedded video.
New to this Edition
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are integrated throughout the book. Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are addressed in Chapter 7's discussion of integrating science with other disciplines. Users of previous editions will notice restructuring of chapters 3 and 4 to better unify theory and practice as well as a new lesson example that models how the NGSS might inform lesson planning. Improve mastery and retention with the Enhanced Pearson eText*
This access code card provides access to the new Enhanced Pearson eText, a rich, interactive learning environment designed to improve student mastery of content. The Enhanced Pearson eText is:
- Engaging. The new interactive, multimedia learning features were developed by the authors and other subject-matter experts to deepen and enrich the learning experience.
- Convenient. Enjoy instant online access from your computer or download the Pearson eText App to read on or offline on your iPad(R) and Android(R) tablet.*
- Affordable. Experience the advantages of the Enhanced Pearson eText for 40% to 65% less than a print bound book.
*The Enhanced eText features are only available in the Pearson eText format. They are not available in third-party eTexts or downloads. *The Pearson eText App is available on Google Play and in the App Store. It requires Android OS 3.1-4, a 7" or 10" tablet, or iPad iOS 5.0 or later.
Synopsis
The Eighth Edition of Teaching Children Science provides comprehensive coverage of elementary science methods focusing on “what to teach” and “how to teach it.” Using Abruscato’s well known “discovery approach”, the book includes all three major components of teaching science–methods, content, and activities–organized in a format that allows teachers ultimate flexibility.
New to this Edition:
- Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are integrated throughout the book.
- Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are addressed in Chapter 7’s discussion of integrating science with other disciplines.
- Users of previous editions will notice restructuring of chapters 3 and 4 to better unify theory and practice as well as a new lesson example that models how the NGSS might inform lesson planning.
About the Author
Joseph Abruscato is a former public school science teacher and Science Methods professor retired from University of Vermont. He has also wrote or co-authored a variety of materials for teachers and students including Teaching Children Science: Discovery Methods for the Elementary and Middle Grades, 3/e and The Whole Cosmos Catalog of Science Activities.
Dr. Donald DeRosa has worked in the field of science education for twenty years as a classroom teacher; teacher educator; and director of CityLab, a biotechnology-learning laboratory for teachers and students at the Boston University School of Medicine. He is a member of the Department of Curriculum and Teaching where he teaches courses in elementary science education. His research interests focus on the development of effective methods to teach scientific thinking. In addition to conducting workshops on biotechnology education and inquiry-based science teaching for in-service teachers, Dr. DeRosa has co-authored several curriculum supplements in biotechnology and has consulted in the development of biotechnology programs throughout the United States and Europe.
Table of Contents
Brief Contents
Part One Strategies and Techniques 1
Chapter 1 Using Science to Teach Thinking
Chapter 2 Constructing Knowledge and Discovering Meaning: How Children Learn Science
Chapter 3 Science Practices and Inquiry Process Skills
Chapter 4 Planning and Managing
Chapter 5 Strategies and QuickChecks
Chapter 6 Assessment of Understanding and Inquiry
Chapter 7 Integrating Science
Chapter 8 Using Technology to Enhance Science Learning
Chapter 9 Adapting the Science Curriculum
Part Two The Earth/Space Sciences
Chapter 10 Earth’s Surface, Atmosphere, and Weather
Chapter 11 The Cosmos
Chapter 12 Earth/Space Science Lesson Ideas
Part Three The Life Sciences
Chapter 13 Living Things
Chapter 14 The Human Body
Chapter 15 Life Sciences Lesson Ideas
Part Four The Physical Sciences
Chapter 16 Matter and Motion
Chapter 17 Energies and Machines
Chapter 18 Physical Science Lesson Ideas
For the Teacher’s Desk
Your Classroom Enrichment Handbook
Your Science Source Address Book