Science in Elementary Education

by Peters, Joseph M.; Gega, Peter C.

• ISBN13: 9780130260031
• ISBN10: 0130260037
• Edition: 9th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-06-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

0C-4, Peters, Joseph M., Gega, Peter C., Science in Elementary Education, 9/E/ This book presents a constructivist approach to the content and methodology needed to be an effective teacher of elementary science. Twelve inquiry units further explore the inquiry and concepts of specific science topics. These topics include: how science concepts and skills are effectively taught and learned, ways to successfully plan science instruction, resources needed to enhance the science program, assessment of student inquiry, and integration of instructional and design technology. The chapter on technology covers not only discussions on the applications of technology to advance science, but also the latest educational technology to promote learning in science classrooms. For science teachers at the elementary school level.

Table of Contents

HOW TO TEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SCIENCE
Science Inquiry and the Nature of Science	3	(28)
Constructing Science Experiences	31	(18)
Planning for Inquiry	49	(36)
Developing Inquiry Skills	85	(30)
Assessment	115	(28)
Science Experiences for All Students	143	(24)
Constructing Technological Understandings	167	(28)
Science Learning Opportunities	195
CONCEPTS AND INQUIRIES IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SCIENCE
Light Energy and Color	5	(38)
Heat Energy	43	(30)
Sound Energy	73	(32)
Magnetic Interactions	105	(22)
Electrical Energy	127	(36)
Simple Machines and How They Work	163	(32)
Plant Life	195	(38)
Animal Life	233	(50)
The Human Body and Nutrition	283	(36)
The Earth's Changing Surface	319	(34)
Water, Air, and Weather	353	(42)
The Earth in Space	395
Appendices	1	(1)
Index	1