The Sourcebook for Teaching Science, Grades 6-12 Strategies, Activities, and Instructional Resources

by Herr, Norman

• ISBN13: 9780787972981
• ISBN10: 0787972983
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-08-11
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Summary

The Sourcebook for Teaching Science is a unique, comprehensive resource designed to give middle and high school science teachers a wealth of information that will enhance any science curriculum. Filled with innovative tools, dynamic activities, and practical lesson plans that are grounded in theory, research, and national standards, the book offers both new and experienced science teachers powerful strategies and original ideas that will enhance the teaching of physics, chemistry, biology, and the earth and space sciences.

Author Biography

Norman Herr, Ph.D., is a professor of science and computer education at California State University, Northridge. He earned his doctorate from the University of California, Los Angeles, and has worked as a scientist, high school science teacher, college science instructor, science education consultant, and director of graduate programs in science education. Dr. Herr is co-author of Hands-On Physics Activities with Real-Life Applications and Hands-On Chemistry Activities with Real-Life Applications from Jossey-Bass.

Table of Contents

About this Resource

About the Author

Acknowledgments

Developing Scientific Literacy

Building a Scientific Vocabulary. For the Teacher

Biology Vocabulary

Chemistry Vocabulary

Physics Vocabulary

Earth and Space Science Vocabulary

Answers

Developing Science Reading Skills. For the Teacher

Science Reading Comprehension - Cloze

Science Reading Comprehension - Jigsaw

Science Vocabulary in Spanish and English

Scientific Terminology - Linking Languages

Answers

References

Developing Science Writing Skills.For the Teacher

Science Note-Taking

Science Journaling

Science Essay Questions

Types of Science Writing

Science Writing Style

Answers

References

Science, Technology and Society.For the Teacher

Science and Society

Science and Other Subjects

Careers in Science

Science and Technological Innovation

Answers

References

Developing Scientific Reasoning

Employing Scientific Methods .For the Teacher

Discrepant Events - Establishing a "Need to Know"

Developing Scientifically Oriented Questions

Observation vs. Inference

Brainstorming and Hypothesizing

Experimental Design

Independent Variables

Writing Clear Procedures

Using History to Teach Scientific Methods

Indirect Evidence - "Black Box" Experiments

Evaluating Hypotheses

Answers

References

Developing Scientific Reasoning Skills .For the Teacher

Levels of Reasoning

Inductive Reasoning

Deductive Reasoning

Lateral Thinking.Answers.References

Thinking Critically and Resolving Misconceptions.For the Teacher

Critical Thinking

Evaluating Claims

Using a Decision-Making Matrix

Misconceptions in Physics

Misconceptions in Chemistry

Misconceptions in Biology

Misconceptions in Earth and Space Sciences

Answers

References

Developing Scientific Understanding

Organizing Science Information and Concepts.For the Teacher

Advance Organizers

Orders of Magnitude - The Universe in Powers of Ten

Organizational Hierarchy in Biology

Organization of the Chemistry Curriculum

Organization of the Physics Curriculum

Earth Systems Interactions

Answers

References

Graphic Organizers for Science.For the Teacher

Conceptual Grids

Venn Diagrams

Flow Charts

Mind Maps

Concept Maps.Answers.References

Learning Science with Analogies.For the Teacher

Extended Science Analogies

Analogies for Learning Physics

Analogies for Learning Chemistry

Analogies for Learning Biology

Analogies for Learning Earth and Space Science

Answers

References

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