Science Content for Elementary and Middle School Teachers

by Fritzer, Penelope J.; Bristor, Valerie J.

• ISBN13: 9780205407989
• ISBN10: 0205407986
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-09-19
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

This book is a short primer in each of the major science content areas that preservice and inservice elementary and middle school teachers are expected to know.As a quick reference to science concepts, events, influence, and chronology, this book is an invaluable resource for the classroom teacher who needs an overview for planning, as well as help in answering student questions. Based broadly on the national standards, it gives the teacher general scientific information to cover most state's standards. It also provides a strong overview of science and technology related to the social context that allows the teacher to better understand the science contribution to important events and inventions, identify significant trends in human history, and help in the teacher's understanding of science concepts and events. Moreover, it saves professors of methods courses from having to re-teach science concepts content so they can remain focused on the methods.

Table of Contents

Preface: A Word to the Reader

Why Study Science?

The History and Nature of Science

Measurement

History

Biology

Classification

Kingdoms

Cells

Reproduction

The Human Body

Ecology and the Environment

Environmental Interconnection

Effects of Humans

Earth and Oceans

The Make-Up of the Earth

Fossils

Soil and Land Biomes

Fresh Water

Oceans

Ocean Life

Currents, Tides, and Waves

Space, Weather, and Climate

Space

Weather

Climate

The Physical Sciences

Matter

Waves

Energy

Force and Gravity

Science and Technology

Technology and Teaching

A Final Word

General Resources for the Teacher

Index

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