The Sourcebook for Teaching Science, Grades 6-12
Strategies, Activities, and Instructional Resources
1. Auflage August 2008
608 Seiten, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
ISBN:
978-0-7879-7298-1
John Wiley & Sons
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.
PART ONE Developing Scientific Literacy 1
1.Building a Scientific Vocabulary 3
2 Developing Science Reading Skills 35
3 Developing Science Writing Skills 45
4 Science, Technology, and Society 58
PART TWO Developing Scientific Reasoning 77
5 Employing Scientific Methods 79
6 Developing Scientific Reasoning Skills 106
7 Thinking Critically and Resolving Misconceptions 125
PART THREE Developing Scientific Understanding 149
8 Organizing Science Information and Concepts 151
9 Graphic Organizers for Science 168
10 Learning Science Concepts with Analogies 184
11 Tools for Improving Memory in Science 203
12 Structure and Function in Science 225
13 Games for Learning Science 243
PART FOUR Developing Scientific Problem-Solving Skills 259
14 Science Word Problems 261
15 Geometric Principles in Science 270
16 Diagramming and Visualizing Problems in Science 293
17 Dimensional Analysis 322
18 Stoichiometry: Interactions of Matter 351
PART FIVE Developing Scientific Research Skills 371
19 Scientific Databases 373
20 Spreadsheets, Graphs, and Scientific Data Analysis 392
21 Mapping and Visualizing Scientific Data 426
22 Science Inquiry and Research 458
23 Science Projects and Fairs 473
PART SIX Resources for Teaching Science 491
24 Science Curriculum and Instruction 493
25 Planning and Managing Science Instruction 517
26 The Science Laboratory 529
27 Science Reference Information 549
1.Building a Scientific Vocabulary 3
2 Developing Science Reading Skills 35
3 Developing Science Writing Skills 45
4 Science, Technology, and Society 58
PART TWO Developing Scientific Reasoning 77
5 Employing Scientific Methods 79
6 Developing Scientific Reasoning Skills 106
7 Thinking Critically and Resolving Misconceptions 125
PART THREE Developing Scientific Understanding 149
8 Organizing Science Information and Concepts 151
9 Graphic Organizers for Science 168
10 Learning Science Concepts with Analogies 184
11 Tools for Improving Memory in Science 203
12 Structure and Function in Science 225
13 Games for Learning Science 243
PART FOUR Developing Scientific Problem-Solving Skills 259
14 Science Word Problems 261
15 Geometric Principles in Science 270
16 Diagramming and Visualizing Problems in Science 293
17 Dimensional Analysis 322
18 Stoichiometry: Interactions of Matter 351
PART FIVE Developing Scientific Research Skills 371
19 Scientific Databases 373
20 Spreadsheets, Graphs, and Scientific Data Analysis 392
21 Mapping and Visualizing Scientific Data 426
22 Science Inquiry and Research 458
23 Science Projects and Fairs 473
PART SIX Resources for Teaching Science 491
24 Science Curriculum and Instruction 493
25 Planning and Managing Science Instruction 517
26 The Science Laboratory 529
27 Science Reference Information 549
THE AUTHOR
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.
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.
