teaching science to children an inquiry approach

Teaching Science to Children: An Inquiry Approach

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Friedl, Alfred E. / Koontz, Tricia / Koontz, Trish, PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Langua, This is a comprehensive, easy-to-use text containing more than 300 science teaching activities, 30 of which are new to this edition. The book's focus on the inquiry approach places value on the student's thinking and doing science, and ties the text to the inquiry-oriented National Science Education Standards for science teaching issued by the National Research Council. Each of the inquiry activities contains combined discussions of methods and content. The text helps students overcome science anxiety and shows them how easy it is to teach science using a simple, consistent three-step approach to each of the science activities (set induction, investigation, and resolution). All activities use simple, easy-to-find materials. Over 250 pieces of line art clearly illustrate the teaching activities.

More Science Adventures with Children's Literature: Reading

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fredericks, Anthony D., PUBLISHER: Teacher Ideas Press(NH), These dynamic literature-based activities will help teachers and school librarians energize the entire science curriculum and implement national standards. Fredericks presents hundreds of hands-on, minds-on projects that actively engage students in positive learning experiences. Each of the units offers book summaries, science topic areas, critical thinking questions, classroom resources, reproducible pages, and lots of easy-to-do activities including science experiments for every grade level. Chapters cover: Life Science, Space Science, Earth Science, Physical Science, and the Human Body for students in grades K-4. The author also provides practical guidance for teaching science through inquiry, for collaborative ventures with school librarians, for integrating literature across the curriculum, and an up-to-date section of annotated bibliographies of the best in children's science literature. All titles are new to this volume and linked to national science standards. An entire chapter on the advantage of collaboration between the classroom teacher and the school librarian is included. Each individual unit includes a section on one or more collaborative classroom/library projects. An added plus is a section of related Readers Theatre scripts keyed to the science topics and standards. Grades K-4.

Chickenpox

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gordon, Sharon, PUBLISHER: Children's Press(CT), This series meets National Curriculum Standards for: Science: Science as Inquiry, Science in Personal and Social Perspectives

Meteorology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Eric Danielson, James Levin, Elliot Abrams, PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math, "Meteorology, 2/e is an introduction to atmospheric science for science and non-science majors, covering all topics expected of an introductory text and organized and presented in a way that offers the instructor considerable flexibility regarding topic sequence. The text follows a unique investigative approach intended to teach the scientific method as well as meteorology. The authors have written the text to encourage this approach to learning: they pose numerous questions to the student, develop ideas bottom-up rather than explain phenomena from general principles, and attempt to assist each student in constructing his or her own map of meteorology.

Construction

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sidel, Beth / Redeker-Hicks, Karen / Tourtillotte, Barb, PUBLISHER: Totline Publications, Here's a unique, play-based approach to teaching young children about construction and the building process. Written by preschool teachers, this kid-friendly book provides a month of lesson plans, an extensive bibliography, a parent letter, an event calendar, a list of internet resources, and bulletin board and center ideas. 32 pp.

Science Explorer C Book a Student Edition Bacteria to

ISBN: , SKU: , PUBLISHER: Prentice Hall, Prentice Hall Science Explorer, the nation's leading middle school science program, is the perfect fit for today's classroom. Lead author Michael Padilla weaves together content with hands-on science inquiry that's sure to reach every student.

Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gottman, John M. / Goleman, Daniel P. / de Claire, Joan, PUBLISHER: Simon & Schuster, "Intelligence That Comes from the Heart" Every parent knows the importance of equipping children with the intellectual skills they need to succeed in school and life. But children also need to master their emotions. "Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child" is a guide to teaching children to understand and regulate their emotional world. And as acclaimed psychologist and researcher John Gottman shows, once they master this important life skill, emotionally intelligent children will enjoy increased self-confidence, greater physical health, better performance in school, and healthier social relationships. "Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child" will equip parents with a five-step "emotion coaching" process that teaches how to: * Be aware of a child's emotions * Recognize emotional expression as an opportunity for intimacy and teaching * Listen empathetically and validate a child's feelings * Label emotions in words a child can understand * Help a child come up with an appropriate way to solve a problem or deal with an upsetting issue or situation Written for parents of children of all ages, "Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child" will enrich the bonds between parent and child and contribute immeasurably to the development of a generation of emotionally healthy adults.

How Children Develop Social Understanding

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Carpendale, Jeremy / Lewis, Charlie, PUBLISHER: Blackwell Publishing Professional, This book provides a critical review of research into how children come to understand the social world, an area often known as children's "theories of mind." Takes an integrated approach to the development of children's social understanding Brings out the connections between mental state understanding and children's understanding of language, social skills, morality and emotions. Sets research within a historical and theoretical context Contributes unique insights and perspectives, particularly in its discussions of Piaget and Vygotsky, and in its Wittgensteinian focus on the role of language.

The Social Skills Picture Book: Teaching Communication, Play

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Baker, Jed, PUBLISHER: Future Horizons, Winner of an iParenting Media Award, this book uses photographs of students engaging in a variety of real-life social situations. The realistic format plays to the visual strengths of children with ASD to teach appropriate social behaviors. Color photographs illustrate the "right way" and "wrong way" to approach each situation and the positive/negative consequences of each. A facilitator (parent, teacher, etc.) is initially needed to explain each situation, and ask questions such as "What is happening in this picture?" Children role-play skills until confident enough to practice them in real-life interactions.

The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Headlam, Catherine, PUBLISHER: Larousse Kingfisher Chambers, From astronomy to zoology, this is the complete, illustrated guide to science for children.

Transforming Thinking: Philosophical Inquiry in the Primary

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McCall Catherin / McCall, Catherine / Catherine C., McCall, PUBLISHER: Routledge, Essential reading for anyone who seeks to prepare active citizens for the 21st Century, this long-awaited book considers Philosophical Inquiry, an empowering teaching method that can lead to significant improvements in confidence and articulacy, and produce positive effects in other school activities and in interactions in the wider world. Readers are guided through the creation of a Community of Philosophical Inquiry (CoPI) in the kindergarten, the classrooms of primary and secondary schools, the community centre and beyond, with practical ideas to make CoPI work. With examples ranging from 5 year old children to underachieving teenagers, and even senior citizens, the book shows how participation in a CoPI develops: the skills of reasoning, critical and creative thinking concept formation and judgment the virtues of intellectual honesty and bravery. Including chapters on the theory and development of Philosophical Inquiry, the creation of a community, and using CoPI with groups of different ages, this book forms essential reading for teachers, professionals and community workers.

Economics for Life: Smart Choices for You, First Edition

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cohen, AVI J. / Howe, Ian, PUBLISHER: Prentice Hall, "Economics for Life: Smart Choices for You" offers a new approach to learning and teaching economics that demonstrates the relevance of economics to students. Accessible language, a non-mathematical approach and use of practical examples connects economics to students' lives in a meaningful way. This text will teach students about economics, unlike traditional texts, that teach how to be an economist.

Questioning the Author: An Approach for Enhancing Student

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Beck, Isabel L. / Hamilton, Rebecca / McKeown, Margaret G., PUBLISHER: International Reading Association, "Questioning the Author" (QtA) is an interactive teaching strategy that helps students comprehend what they are reading. When elementary students read in a QtA lesson, they learn to question the ideas presented in the text while they are reading, making them thinkers, not just readers. Questioning the Author: An Approach for Enhancing Student Engagement with Text presents many examples of QtA in action. The authors analyze the transcripts of actual class discussions to show the important tools that differentiate QtA from other approaches to reading comprehension and engagement.

Mountain Goats

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Staub, Frank, PUBLISHER: Lerner Publications, With full-color, breathtaking photos and easy-to-read texts, each book in this series describes the life cycle of a plant or animal. Including a special note for adults to help reading be an interactive experience, these titles are especially useful for preschools, reading hours, Chapter One programs, primary classrooms, and upper-elementary reluctant readers. Supports the national science education standards Unifying Concepts and Processes: Systems, Order, and Organization; Unifying Concepts and Processes: Constancy, Change, and Measurement; Unifying Concepts and Processes: Form and Function; Science as Inquiry; and Life Science as outlined by the National Academics of Science and endorsed by the National Science Teachers Association.

Physics: An Illustrated Guide to Science (Science Visual

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Diagram Group, PUBLISHER: Facts On File Inc, NA

An OT and SLP Team Approach: Sensory and Communication

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kashman, Nancy / Mora, Janet, PUBLISHER: Sensory Resources, A speech/language pathologist and an occupational therapist combine years of experience to bring practical advice and workable strategies to treat dysfunction in sensory integration and communication disorders. Their team approach offers an impressive set of activities for social, motor, learning and living skills.

Llamas

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Patent, Dorothy Hinshaw / Munoz, William, PUBLISHER: Lerner Publishing Group, With full-color, breathtaking photos and easy-to-read texts, each book in this series describes the life cycle of a plant or animal. Including a special note for adults to help reading be an interactive experience, these titles are especially useful for preschools, reading hours, Chapter One programs, primary classrooms, and upper-elementary reluctant readers. Supports the national science education standards Unifying Concepts and Processes: Systems, Order, and Organization; Unifying Concepts and Processes: Constancy, Change, and Measurement; Unifying Concepts and Processes: Form and Function; Science as Inquiry; and Life Science as outlined by the National Academics of Science and endorsed by the National Science Teachers Association. Acquista Ora

Teaching by Principles 3ed - H. Douglas Brown

Vendo libro di testo Teaching by Principles An Interactive approach to language pedagogy di H. Douglas Brown volto al conseguimento della certificazione Tesl. Il testo è stato acquistato a Febbraio per lo stesso scopo. Come si può notare dalle immagini il libro è intatto. Per info contattare via mail o tel.

Overview Series Endngrd Anmls & Habitats: Turtles & Tortoise

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hawxhurst, Joan C., PUBLISHER: Lucent Books, Fulfills the standards: "Science as Inquiry" and "Life Science" from the National Science Education Standards for Grades 5-8.

The Way to Write for Children: An Introduction to the Craft

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Aiken, Joan, PUBLISHER: St. Martin's Griffin, In addressing "the way to write for children," Joan Aiken starts at the beginning. Is writing a children's book as simple as it looks? Do you want to write for children or about them? Do you want to write a picture book for young children, a book for new readers, or a chapter book for preteens? Why is Beatrix Potter so beloved? E. Nesbit? A. A. Milne? Maurice Sendak? After more than fifteen years as a writing shelf classic, "The Way to Write for Children" has been completely revised and updated. From analysis of what makes the best-loved children's books so successful, to where to look for inspiration, to practical advice on how to structure a plot, Aiken delivers an extremely useful book for anyone who's ever considered writing a children's book.

Miss peregrine's home for peculiar children

Ransom Riggs After a family tragedy, Jacob feels compelled to explore an abandoned orphanage on an island off the coast of Wales, discovering disturbing facts about the children who were kept there.

The Creative Teacher: Activities for Language Arts (Grades 4

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Charnock, James T., PUBLISHER: Wheatmark, Author James T. Charnock shares the best from his thirty-plus years' experience teaching language arts in "The Creative Teacher," a teachers' guide filled with student activities in writing, public speaking, researching, dramatizing, and more. This is the second edition of the publication, "A Non-Workbook, Non-Textbook Approach to Teaching Language Arts." Charnock's clarity, energetic style, and practical approach make this book a worthy addition to your teaching library. You will be impressed with how simple and fun teaching language arts can be when compared with the onerous and complicated methods propagated in the past.

Beginning with C: An Introduction to Professional

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: House, Ron / House, Ronald T., PUBLISHER: Course Technology, This text focuses on programming skills, and is intended for readers who do not have any previous programming experience. The author is selective in covering C, addressing only those aspects of the language that are of immediate use to an introductory level reader. The text takes a step-by-step pedagogical approach to teaching C, dramatically reducing the complexity inherent in a typically difficult to learn, but explosively popular, computer language.

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