Publisher's Synopsis
Now available as a packaged bundle for your students!Teaching Science, Second EditionFeaturing an increased emphasis on the way todayÆs changing science and technology is shaping our culture, this Second Edition of Teaching Science in Elementary and Middle School provides pre- and in-service teachers with an introduction to basic science concepts and methods of science instruction, as well as practical strategies for the classroom. Throughout the book, the authors help readers learn to think like scientists and better understand the role of science in our day-to-day lives and in the history of Western culture. Part II features 100 key experiments that demonstrate the connection between content knowledge and effective inquiry-based pedagogy. The Second Edition is updated throughout and includes new coverage of applying multiple intelligences to the teaching and learning of science, creating safe spaces for scientific experimentation, using todayÆs rapidly changing online technologies, and more.Place-Base Science Teaching and LearningThis practical book address the challenges facing elementary and secondary school teachers as they attempt to make science learning relevant to their students. The text provides teachers with a rationale and a set of example activities for teaching science in a local context. Teaching and learning science using this approach will help students to engage with science learning and understand the importance of science in their everyday lives.Please contact your Sales Representative for more information about this bundle.
