Science Essentials, Elementary Level (Paperback)

Mark J. Handwerker

ISBN 10: 0787975761 / ISBN 13: 9780787975760

Published by John Wiley & Sons Inc, New York, 2004

About this Item

Paperback. Science Essentials Elementary Level gives classroom teachers and science specialists a dynamic and progressive way to meet curriculum standards and competencies. Science Essentials are also available from Jossey-Bass publishers at the Middle School and High School Levels. Youll find the lessons and activities at each level actively engage students in learning about the natural and technological world in which we live by encouraging them to use their senses and intuitive abilities on the road to discovery. They were developed and tested by professional science teachers who sought to give students enjoyable learning experiences while preparing them for district and statewide proficiency exams. For easy use, the lesson and activities at the Elementary School Level are printed on a big 8 x 11 lay-flat format that folds flat for photocopying of over 150 student activity sheets, and are organized into four sections: METHODS AND MEASUREMENT LESSONS & ACTIVITES PHYSICAL SCIENCE LESSONS & ACTIVITIESLIFE SCIENCE LESSONS & ACTIVITIESEARTH SCIENCE LESSONS & ACTIVITIES This foundational guide to science activities for grades 1 - 4 offers teachers innovative suggestions to meet curriculum standards and test proficiency. This volume includes methods and measurement, physical science, life science with a focus on various ecosystems, and earth science through a study of rocks and minerals. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Science Essentials, Elementary Level (Paperback)
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, New York
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0787975761
• ISBN 13: 9780787975760
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Science Essentials Elementary Level gives classroom teachers and science specialists a dynamic and progressive way to meet curriculum standards and competencies. Science Essentials are also available from Jossey-Bass publishers at the Middle School and High School Levels.

You’ll find the lessons and activities at each level actively engage students in learning about the natural and technological world in which we live by encouraging them to use their senses and intuitive abilities on the road to discovery. They were developed and tested by professional science teachers who sought to give students enjoyable learning experiences while preparing them for district and statewide proficiency exams. For easy use, the lesson and activities at the Elementary School Level are printed on a big 8 ½” x 11” lay-flat format that folds flat for photocopying of over 150 student activity sheets, and are organized into four sections:

1. METHODS AND MEASUREMENT LESSONS & ACTIVITES 
2. PHYSICAL SCIENCE LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
3. LIFE SCIENCE LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
4. EARTH SCIENCE LESSONS & ACTIVITIES

About the Author

Mark J. Handwerker, Ph.D. has taught science in the Los Angeles and Temecula Valley Unified School Districts. As a mentor and instructional support teacher, he has also trained scores of new teachers in the "art" of teaching science. Dr. Handwerker is the author/editor of articles in several scientific fields and the coauthor of an earth science textbook currently in use.