Science in Elementary Education

by Peter C. Gega; Joseph Peters

• ISBN13: 9780136138525
• ISBN10: 0136138527
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1997-08-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall Professional Technical Reference

Summary

Emphasizing the constructivist theory, this classic text provides an overview of science education in a popular two-part demonstration that presents methods first, followed by science content and activities. This new edition includes the use of technology, more emphasis on the learning cycle approach, vignettes from classroom instructors, more in-depth use of assessment and the National Science Education Standards, and resources which are provided through the World Wide Web. Comes packaged with a sampler of National Science Education Standards with interpretation.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Summary of Investigations	xvii
Summary of Activities	xix
PART I How to Teach Elementary School Science	1	(180)
Science in Elementary Education	3	(24)
How Children Learn Science	27	(24)
Planning and Facilitating Activities	51	(28)
Scientific Skill Development	79	(25)
How to Use Different Resources to Teach Science	104	(27)
How to Arrange and Manage Complementary Experiences	131	(25)
How to Assess Science Education	156	(25)
PART II Subject Matter Investigations and Activities	181	(449)
Light Energy and Color	185	(38)
Heat Energy	223	(31)
Sound Energy	254	(36)
Magnetic Interactions	290	(23)
Electrical Energy	313	(38)
Simple Machines and How They Work	351	(33)
Plant Life and Environment	384	(37)
Animal Life and Environment	421	(50)
Human Body and Nutrition	471	(39)
The Earth's Changing Surface	510	(37)
Water, Air, and Weather	547	(46)
The Earth in Space	593	(37)
Appendix A Professional Bibliography	630	(4)
Appendix B Science Curriculum Projects	634	(5)
Appendix C Commercial Science Suppliers	639	(2)
Appendix D Environments and Nutrition for Classroom Animals	641	(2)
Appendix E Summary of Children's Thinking	643	(1)
Appendix F State Education Agencies	644	(4)
Index	648