Discovering Elementary Science: Method, Content, and Problem-Solving Activities - Hardcover

Tolman, Marvin N.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0205337627 ISBN 13: 9780205337620

Publisher: Pearson College Div, 2001

Synopsis

This book's useful two-part structure offers a comprehensive source of methods, content, and activities for elementary science educators. Part I provides background and teaching strategies, while Part II explains science concepts followed by activities to teach them. Especially useful for preservice and inservice teachers, the activities include "Teacher Information" and "For Problem Solvers" sections to aid in activity implementation and extensions. For preservice and inservice science teachers from Pre-K to middle school.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Introducing science to children is not simply a way to help them learn about "the way things work." The vital importance of science discovery lies in its ability to foster intellectual curiosity that will develop into analytical skills, critical thinking skills, and advanced conceptual knowledge in the future. This book helps readers discover the "how"s and "why"s of science in a fresh and exciting way, encouraging a lifelong enthusiasm for science learning. The book's two-part structure offers a comprehensive source of methods, content, and activities. Part I provides background and teaching strategies while Part II explains science concepts folllowed by activities. The activities Section includes topics such as Animals, Plants, Micro-Worlds, The Human Body, Energy, Machines, the Weather, and the Earth. Science educators, parents, administrators, and parents committed to excellence in science education.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson College Div
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0205337627
• ISBN 13: 9780205337620
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 548