The Science Quest introduces the Inquiry/Discovery instructional framework, an innovative method for captivating students? interest in science, for building their skills in scientific thinking, and for dramatically enriching their understanding of scientific content and concepts. For teachers curious how to implement?inquiry? learning as called for in the National Science Education Standards, this book provides detailed and practical guidance. It shows teachers how to transform ordinary lessons in ways that 1) encourage students to take initiative in posing scientific?inquiry? questions; and 2) enable students to independently?discover? answers to their questions by engaging in investigative practices and critically evaluating the findings. Inquiry/Discovery practices can be introduced in stages, starting with simple activities and gradually increasing the levels of challenge.

The Science Quest includes everything a teacher needs to bring successful instruction, including:

Extensive lesson planning and assessment tools
Suggestions on working with students in teams
Scores of sample lessons from varied disciplines

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Information

Publisher

Jossey-Bass

Year

2010

ISBN

9780470639740

Edition

Topic

Education

Subtopic

Education Teaching Methods

Jossey-Bass Teacher
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Preface
About the Authors
The Contributors
Chapter 1 - Rethinking How Science Is Taught
Chapter 2 - Linking Inquiry/Discovery and Content Learning
Chapter 3 - Introducing and Planning Inquiry/Discovery Lessons
Chapter 4 - Inquiry/Discovery Lessons for Middle School
Chapter 5 - Inpuiry/Discovery Lessons for High School
Chapter 6 - Supportive Instruction in Language and Team Building
Chapter 7 - Assessment of Inquiry/Discovery and Content Learning
Chapter 8 - Managing Inquiry/Discovery in the Classroom
Chapter 9 - Looking to the Future: The Globalization Challenge
Appendix A - Selected Classroom Resources
Appendix B - Writing Tools
Appendix C - Assessment Tools
References
Index