TEACHING SCIENCE AS INQUIRY
2009 PB 11th Edition Textbook
by Joel E. Bass
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Research tells us that an inquiry approach to science teaching motivates and engages students, helping them understand science's relevance to their lives, as well as the nature of science itself. This book demonstrates a manageable way for new and experienced teachers to bring inquiry successfully into the science classroom.
Product Identifiers
- Publisher
- Prentice Hall PTR
- ISBN-10
- 0131599496
- ISBN-13
- 9780131599499
- eBay Product ID (ePID)
- 63166922
Product Key Features
- Author
- Joel E. Bass, Terry L. Contant, Arthur A. Carin, Joel Bass
- Publication Name
- Teaching Science As Inquiry
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Publication Year
- 2008
- Type
- Textbook
- Number of Pages
- 600 Pages
Dimensions
- Item Length
- 10in.
- Item Height
- 0.4in.
- Item Width
- 8in.
- Item Weight
- 36.3 Oz
Additional Product Features
- Lc Classification Number
- Lb1585.C28 2008
- Edition Number
- 11
- Table of Content
- Chapter 1 Children, Science, and Inquiry: Some Preliminary Questions What Does It Mean to Teach Science As Inquiry? Why Should Children Learn Science? U.S. Science Education: Where Have We Been, Where Are We Now, Where Are We Going? What Shall We Teach in Science? Science and Technology Teachers and Inquiry Chapter 2 Processes and Strategies for Inquiry Processes of Science Descriptive, Classificatory, and Experimental Investigations Teachers, Children, and Inquiry Chapter 3 Learning Science with Understanding The New View of Learning Enhancing the Understanding of Science Children's Alternative Conceptions and Science Learning Development, Learning, and Science Teaching Chapter 4 Teaching Science for Understanding: The 5-E Model of Instruction Inquiry Instruction The 5-E Model of Science Instruction Guided Discovery, Textbook, and Direct Instruction Approaches to Teaching Science Research on the Effectiveness of Different Approaches to Science Instruction Selecting Instructional Approaches for Teaching Science Chapter 5 Planning and Managing Inquiry Instruction Planning Science Lessons Managing Inquiry Instruction and Learning Chapter 6 Assessing Science Learning Assessment and Evaluation Assessment and Inquiry Science Informal, Traditional, and Performance Assessments Fitting Assessment Methods to Learning Objectives Examples of Informal Assessments Examples of Performance Assessment Examples of Traditional Assessment Items Characteristics of Items on Statewide Tests of Science Chapter 7 Effective Questioning Questioning: An Essential Tool for Teachers Questioning to Guide Inquiry Discussions Responding to Student Ideas Questioning Strategies in the Classroom: Properties of Air in First Grade Some Considerations in Questioning Chapter 8 Technology Tools and Resources for Inquiry Science Educational Technology The Internet as a Technology Resource for Inquiry Science Use Commercially Available Multimedia Packages to Enhance Science Inquiry Use Instructional Software Packages Use Computer-Based Laboratories to Collect and Process Data Use Spreadsheets to Organize and Analyze Data Communicate Through Multimedia Presentations Managing Educational Technology in the Science Classroom Take the Plunge-Join the Information Age Chapter 9 Connecting Science With Other Subjects Connecting Science and Mathematics Connecting Science and Literacy Connecting Science and Social Studies Chapter 10 Science for All Learners Students with Special Learning Needs Science for Gifted and Talented Students Science for Students from Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Backgrounds ACTIVITIES FOR TEACHING SCIENCE AS INQUIRY Section I: Teaching Inquiry Science Activities Section II: Physical Sciences Activities Section III: Life Science Activities Section IV: Earth and Space Science Activities APPENDICES Appendix A: Safety Suggestions for Elementary and Middle School Inquiry Activities Appendix B: Measuring Tools, Measuring Skills Appendix C: Selected Sources of Science Supplies, Models, Living Things, Kits, and Software Appendix D: Selected Science Education Periodicals for Teachers and Children Appendix E: Professional Societies for Teachers, Supervisors, and Science Educators Appenidx F: Contemporary Elementary Science Projects and Programs
- Copyright Date
- 2009
- Target Audience
- College Audience
- Topic
- Teaching Methods & Materials / Science & Technology
- Lccn
- 2008-002463
- Dewey Decimal
- 372.3/5044
- Dewey Edition
- 22
- Illustrated
- Yes
- Genre
- Education