Strategies for Teaching Science: Levels 6-12 ebook
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Strategies for Teaching Science: Levels 6-12 ebook

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Strategies for Teaching Science: Levels 6-12 ebook

About this book

Developed for grades 6-12, this rich resource provides teachers with practical strategies to enhance science instruction. Strategies and model lessons are provided in each of the following overarching topics: inquiry and exploration, critical thinking and questioning, real-world applications, integrating the content areas and technology, and assessment. Research-based information and management techniques are also provided to support teachers as they implement the strategies within this resource. This resource supports core concepts of STEM instruction.

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Information

Publisher
Shell Education
Year
2011
Print ISBN
9781425806514
eBook ISBN
9781425894481
Topic
Education
Subtopic
Teaching Science & Technology

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Credits
  3. Page 3 - Table of Contents
  4. Page 4 - Table of Contents (cont.)
  5. Page 5 - Introduction
  6. Page 5 - What Is Important in Science Education?
  7. Page 6 - Vocabulary Development
  8. Page 8 - Differentiation
  9. Page 9 - Inquiry and Exploration
  10. Page 10 - Critical Thinking and Questioning
  11. Page 11 - Real-World Applications
  12. Page 13 - Integrating the Content Areas and Technology
  13. Page 17 - How to Use This Book
  14. Page 17 - Integrating This Resource into Your Science Curriculum
  15. Page 21 - Correlations to Standards
  16. Page 25 - Inquiry and Exploration
  17. Page 25 - The Scientific Method
  18. Page 29 - How Do You Measure the Speed of a Traveling Car?
  19. Page 35 - Building a Simple Motor
  20. Page 43 - Scientific Inquiry Skills
  21. Page 55 - Introduction to Microscopes
  22. Page 65 - The Bonds That Tie
  23. Page 69 - Critical Thinking and Questioning
  24. Page 69 - Teaching Critical Thinking Skills
  25. Page 77 - Save the Panda! Save…the American Burying Beetle?
  26. Page 83 - Global Warming and Extinction
  27. Page 89 - Teaching with Discrepant Events
  28. Page 97 - Density
  29. Page 103 - Falling for Galileo
  30. Page 107 - Real-World Applications
  31. Page 107 - Outdoor Experiences
  32. Page 121 - What Causes Acid Rain?
  33. Page 127 - Wind, Air Pressure, and Weather
  34. Page 135 - Teaching at Museums and Science Centers
  35. Page 147 - Museum Studies
  36. Page 151 - Museums as Primary Resources
  37. Page 155 - Science Competitions: Bringing Ideas to Life
  38. Page 167 - Science and the Real World
  39. Page 173 - Science and Collaboration
  40. Page 179 - Integrating the Content Areas and Technology
  41. Page 179 - Writing and Journaling about Science
  42. Page 189 - Mosquitoes and Malaria
  43. Page 195 - Journey to the Center of a Cell
  44. Page 199 - Reading in Science
  45. Page 219 - The Fossil Record
  46. Page 223 - Summarizing
  47. Page 227 - Integrating the Arts
  48. Page 231 - Breathing Easy
  49. Page 237 - Immune Attack!
  50. Page 243 - The Mathematics and Science Connection
  51. Page 259 - What’s a Serving Size?
  52. Page 267 - Calculating Energy
  53. Page 275 - Technology and the Science Classroom
  54. Page 293 - Discover Medicine Through Simulations
  55. Page 297 - Computer Models
  56. Page 301 - Assessment
  57. Page 333 - Appendix A: Answer Key
  58. Page 339 - Appendix B: Activities to Demonstrate Discrepant Events
  59. Page 343 - Appendix C: Teacher Resources
  60. Page 343 - Websites for Science Investigations
  61. Page 345 - Science and Technology Competitions for Grades 6–12
  62. Page 346 - Sample Simulations
  63. Page 347 - Appendix D: Glossary of Terms
  64. Page 353 - Appendix E: References
  65. Page 381 - Appendix F: Contents ofTeacher Resource CD
  66. Thank You Page