Science for Elementary School and Middle School

Victor, Edward, Kellough, Richard

ISBN 10: 0134570375 / ISBN 13: 9780134570372

Published by Pearson plc, 1996

About this Item

Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Science for Elementary School and Middle School
• Publisher: Pearson plc
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0134570375
• ISBN 13: 9780134570372
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 3.377 pounds

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Synopsis

This text provides a source of science content, methods and activities. It examines effective science teaching methods, explores how science instruction helps children improve knowledge-gaining and information-processing skills, and provides the content, information and activities needed for a complete science course. The book's organization and coverage reflects the continuing reorganization of schools (especially the trend toward "middle schools"), is correlated to the National Science Education Standards, and is grouped for Grades K-4, 6-8 and 9-12. Coverage of elementary science content is given in outline form. More than 750 activities and experiment provide a complete elementary science curriculum. Exploratory activities for science have been added to the book's science content chapters. Each of these chapters has been completely rewritten, revised and updatd.

From the Back Cover

Key Benefit: The new edition of this highly successful book provides a complete source of science content, methods, and activities. It examines effective science teaching methods, explores how science instruction helps children improve knowledge-gaining and information-processing skills, and provides the content, information, and activities essential for a complete science course. Key Topics: The book's organization and coverage reflect the continuing reorganization of schools (especially the trend toward "middle schools"), is correlated to the National Science Education Standards, and is grouped for Grades K-4, 6-8, and 9-12. Coverage of elementary science content, in outline form, ensures that every reader will feel confident with science. More than 750 activities and experiments provide a complete elementary science curriculum. Exploratory Activities for Science have been added to the book's science content chapters. In addition, each of those chapters has been completely rewritten, revised, and updated. Market: A valuable book for any educator or school administrator wishing to ensure students receive the most up-to-date science education possible in an elementary or middle school. And, it will also be useful for parents seeking to understand the fundamentals of an elementary or middle school science education.