Earth Science Activities: A Guide to Effective Elementary School Science Teaching - Softcover

Kanis, Ira B.; Yasso, Warren E.

 
9780205166442: Earth Science Activities: A Guide to Effective Elementary School Science Teaching

Synopsis

Presenting a balanced integration of pedagogy, earth science content, and earth science activities, teachers can use this book across all elementary grade levels. A large section of the book is devoted to using new or newly revised earth science acitivities within a problem-solving context that promotes critical and analytical thinking among K-6 students.

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About the Author

Warren E. Yasso is a professor in the Department of Mathematics and Science Education at Teachers College, Columbia University.

From the Back Cover

Presenting a balanced integration of pedagogy, earth science content, and earth science activities, teachers can use this book across all elementary grade levels. A large section of the book is devoted to using new or newly revised earth science activities within a problem-solving context that promotes critical and analytical thinking among K-6 students. A unique contribution is the thorough discussion of performance assessment as exemplified by the authentic assessment of science activities. Elementary Teachers. A Longwood Professional Book.

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