Reading, Writing, and Inquiry in the Science Classroom, Grades 6-12 : Strategies to Improve Content Learning

by Kathleen Chamberlain

• ISBN13: 9781412960717
• ISBN10: 1412960711
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781452295527
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-09-26
• Publisher: Corwin Pr
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Summary

This resource provides background information about reading and writing pedagogy, science standards, adolescent and young adult literature, and lesson designs. The book contains theory and practical applications. Sample lesson plans are included as models for teachers to adapt to meet their own individual classroom needs. Written by a professor of science methods and an educational consultant who specializes in secondary methods and literacy, this bookáoffers graphic organizers, diagrams, and templates that promote literacy within any secondary science curriculum. The authors also discuss using technology in the classroom and meeting the needs of all students in an inclusive setting.

Table of Contents

List of Figures

Preface

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

Constructing a Scientifically Literate Society What Is Science?

What Is Scientific Literacy?

How Do We Reach Scientific Literacy?

Classroom Strategies Questioning Inquiry Teaching Models 5E

Lesson Design Generative Learning Model Assessing Inquiry Standards

Summary

Textbooks in the Science Classroom Quality and Appropriateness of Textbooks Readability of Texts StudentsG++ Reading Abilities Matching Texts and Students

Other Considerations for Textbook Evaluations Strategies for Using Textbook Materials

Pre-Reading Activities Vocabulary Development Setting a Purpose for Reading During Reading Post-Reading Activities

Summary

Beyond the Textbook Literature for Adolescents Genres of Trade Books

ChildrenG++s Books Comic Books and Graphic Novels Poetry

Nursery Rhymes and ChildrenG++s Songs Newspapers and Popular Magazines Book

Talks Literature Circles Summary

Books for Science Selected Trade Books Mentioned in This Chapter Web Sites Referenced

Writing in Science Why Writing?

Types of Writing Informal Writing Tasks Formal Writing Tasks Formal Scientific Writing Formal Creative Writing Tasks Assessing StudentsG++ Work Creating the Environment

Summary

Using Technology to Enhance Reading, Writing, and Inquiry Why Use Technology?

Getting Started Hypermedia Geocaching Using the Internet Webquests Streaming Video The Globe Program Project Feeder Watch Course Management Systems

Other Equipment Digital Cameras Handheld Computers Data Analysis Programs Databases Spreadsheets Technology and Writing Inspiration Claymation Visual

Communicator Evaluating Software Programs Challenges

Summary Sources for Computer Programs Referenced in This Chapter Web Sites Referenced in This Chapter Additional Web Sites of Interest

References

Index

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