Strategies for Teaching Science: Levels K-5 ebook
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Strategies for Teaching Science: Levels K-5 ebook

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Strategies for Teaching Science: Levels K-5 ebook

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Developed for grades K-5, 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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Publisher
Shell Education
Year
2011
ISBN
9781425894474
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: What Is Important in Science Education?
  6. Page 6 - Vocabulary Development
  7. Page 8 - Differentiation
  8. Page 9 - Inquiry and Exploration
  9. Page 10 - Critical Thinking and Questioning
  10. Page 11 - Real-World Applications
  11. Page 13 - Integrating the Content Areas and Technology
  12. Page 17 - How to Use This Resource
  13. Page 21 - Correlations to Standards
  14. Page 25 - The Scientific Method
  15. Page 29 - Introduction to Magnetism
  16. Page 34 - Electricity and Magnetism
  17. Page 41 - Scientific Inquiry Skills
  18. Page 51 - Mirror, Mirror
  19. Page 57 - Reflection, Refraction, Absorption of Light
  20. Page 65 - Teaching Critical Thinking Skills
  21. Page 71 - Where to Live
  22. Page 76 - Extinction
  23. Page 85 - Teaching with Discrepant Events
  24. Page 91 - Sand, Dirt, and Magic!
  25. Page 97 - Properties of Water
  26. Page 101 - Outdoor Experiences
  27. Page 111 - Weather and Clouds
  28. Page 121 - Where Can You Find Polluted Air?
  29. Page 131 - Teaching at Museums and Science Centers
  30. Page 141 - Museum Exploration
  31. Page 147 - Exploring the Museum
  32. Page 153 - Science Competitions: Bringing Ideas to Life
  33. Page 165 - To Catch a Leprechaun
  34. Page 169 - Use It Another Way
  35. Page 173 - Writing and Journaling about Science
  36. Page 181 - Jack and the Beanstalk
  37. Page 189 - The Life Cycle of a Butterfly
  38. Page 197 - Reading in Science
  39. Page 215 - Animals and Fish and People, Oh My!
  40. Page 219 - About Dogs
  41. Page 229 - Integrating the Arts
  42. Page 233 - Healthy Teeth Are Happy Teeth
  43. Page 241 - Clean Hands, Healthy Body
  44. Page 247 - The Mathematics and Science Connection
  45. Page 263 - How Many Servings?
  46. Page 271 - Energy from Food
  47. Page 279 - Technology and the Science Classroom
  48. Page 295 - The Ugly Duckling
  49. Page 301 - Let’s Visit the Virtual Zoo
  50. Page 305 - Assessment
  51. Page 305 - Formative Assessment
  52. Page 306 - Summative Assessment
  53. Page 307 - Using Backwards Curriculum Design to Create Assessments
  54. Page 307 - How Do I Know Which Form of Assessment to Use?
  55. Page 308 - Examples of Formative Assessments
  56. Page 314 - Examples of Summative Assessments
  57. Page 334 - Final Thoughts on Assessment
  58. Page 335 - Appendices
  59. Page 335 - Appendix A: Answer Key
  60. Page 339 - Appendix B: Activities to Demonstrate Discrepant Events
  61. Page 343 - Appendix C: Teacher Resources
  62. Page 343 - Websites for Science Investigations
  63. Page 345 - Science and Technology Competitions for Grades K–5
  64. Page 346 - Sample Simulations
  65. Page 347 - Appendix D: Glossary of Terms
  66. Page 347 - Vocabulary for K–2 Activities
  67. Page 348 - Vocabulary for 3–5 Activities
  68. Page 351 - Appendix E: References
  69. Page 369 - Appendix F: Contents of the Teacher Resource CD
  70. Thank You Page