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Science K-8: An Integrated Approach, 11/E
Edward Victor, Professor Emeritus, Northwestern University
Richard D. Kellough, California State University, Sacramento
Robert H. Tai, University of Virginia

ISBN-10: 0131992104
ISBN-13:  9780131992108

Publisher:  Allyn & Bacon
Copyright:  2008
Format:  Cloth; 576 pp
Published:  07/10/2007
Status: Instock


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Packed with the science content future teachers must know, and based on the premise that integrated learning by inquiry is the cornerstone of effective science teaching, the eleventh edition of this classic again focuses on the four developmental components of both teaching and learning–the why, what, how, and how well of teaching. Unique to this text are complete content outlines covering the big ideas of life, earth, and phyisical science. Teachers can use these outlines and sequence concepts to build science units with an assurance they will be complete.


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  • Thorough revision reflects the authors' beliefs about science teaching–Focuses on integrating science into the curriculum in a way that has meaning in children's lives and which helps them develop strong self-esteem.

    • Provides a rationale for all of the text's recommendations–content and strategy–and offers future teachers a platform on which to build their own philosophy of teaching.

  • Discussion of the relationship among curriculum standards, assessment, and high-stakes achievement testing–Included in Chapters 1, 2, and 8.

    • Integrates information on these vital relationships into discussions of all aspects of science teaching–helps readers understand the need for continual, documented assessment at all grade levels.

  • Boxed classroom teaching scenarios in the “how” chapters.

    • Puts students “into the classroom” where text-advocated multi-level instruction is being used–helps them see what works and what doesn't with real children in real situations.

  • Learning Activities in the content chapters–Include both hands-on activities and demonstrations.

    • Lay the foundation for future teachers' own portfolio of classroom ideas–help students understand the types of science inquiries that truly engage children.

  • Thorough, current science content in Part II–Includes a wealth of practice, hands-on/minds-on learning activities.

    • Ensures future teachers the up-to-date science knowledge required of today's classrooms–fills in any gaps in students fundamental science knowledge and readies them for current science curriculum standards.

  • Questions for Class Discussion sections after each Part I chapter.

    • Assist instructor and students in reviewing chapter content–provide a forum for examining key chapter ideas.

  • Student Books and Other Resources sections in each Part II chapter–Include up-to-date lists of science-oriented websites.

    • Point readers to author-sanctioned information from the Internet–offers ideas for research papers, homework assignments, and additional self-study.


Table of Contents

I. TEACHING SCIENCE K-8.

 1. Teaching Science in Grades K-8: Then and Now.

 2. Goals and Objectives for K-8 Science.

 3. Understanding the Nature of Science and Sciencing.

 4. Questioning and Other Behaviors that Provide the Foundation for Active Science Learning.

 5. Strategies for Helping Children Learn Science.

 6. Selecting and Using Media and Other Instructional Aids and Resources.

 7. Planning the Instruction.

 8. Assessing and Reporting Student Achievement.

II. BASIC SCIENCE INFORMATION, LEARNING ACTIVITIES, AND OTHER RESOURCES.

Earth and the Universe.

       9. The Universe.
 
     10. The Earth.
 
     11. Water, Weather, and Climate.
 
Living Things.

     12. Plants.
 
     13. Neither Plant nor Animal.
 
     14. Animals.
 
     15. The Human Body.
 
Matter, Energy, and Technology.

     16. Changes in Matter and Energy.
 
     17. Friction and Machines.
 
     18. Heat, Fire, and Fuels.
 
     19. Sound.
 
     20. Light.
 
     21. Magnetism and Electricity.
 
Name Index.
 
Subject Index.



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