Teaching Secondary School Science: Strategies for Developing Scientific Literacy

Bybee, Rodger W./ Powell, Janet Carlson/ Trowbridge, Leslie W.

ISBN 10: 0132304503 / ISBN 13: 9780132304504

Published by Prentice Hall, 2007

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9th edition. 362 pages. 10.50x8.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Teaching Secondary School Science: Strategies for Developing Scientific Literacy
• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0132304503
• ISBN 13: 9780132304504
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.84 kilograms

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Synopsis

Solidly grounded in current recommendations of the National Science Education Standards, this text offers teaching guidance and strategies for physical, biological, and earth science courses for middle school, junior high, and high school. The authors' extensive curriculum development experience imbues the text with a practical focus. Their collective knowledge of the field balances coverage of the theory and research behind the strategies they present. Also, inherent in the text is a description of the role of constructivism in science teaching and the connection between science and society including how technological development is driven by societal needs.

From the Publisher

Using their extensive teaching experiences, these authors convey principles and practices of secondary school science teaching through practical examples of successful teaching strategies. The Sixth Edition updates coverage to reflect the latest developments, guidelines and everchanging profile of today's diverse classroom.