The Science Quest
Using Inquiry/Discovery to Enhance Student Learning, Grades 7-12
1. Edition March 2008
224 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
The Science Quest introduces the Inquiry/Discovery instructional framework, an innovative method for captivating students? interest in science, for building their skills in scientific thinking, and for dramatically enriching their understanding of scientific content and concepts. For teachers curious how to implement ?inquiry? learning as called for in the National Science Education Standards, this book provides detailed and practical guidance. It shows teachers how to transform ordinary lessons in ways that 1) encourage students to take initiative in posing scientific ?inquiry? questions; and 2) enable students to independently ?discover? answers to their questions by engaging in investigative practices and critically evaluating the findings. Inquiry/Discovery practices can be introduced in stages, starting with simple activities and gradually increasing the levels of challenge.
The Science Quest includes everything a teacher needs to bring successful instruction, including:
* Extensive lesson planning and assessment tools
* Suggestions on working with students in teams
* Scores of sample lessons from varied disciplines
* Building Inquiry/Discovery into Lessons
* Developing Skills for Inquiry/Discovery
* Sample Lesson Sequences for Middle School
* Sample Lessons Sequences for High School
* Supportive Instruction in Language and Other Areas
* Assessment of Inquiry/Discovery Learning
* Managing Inquiry/Discovery in the Classroom
* Looking to the Future
FRANK X. SUTMAN is professor emeritus at Temple University, where he served as science teacher educator, senior scholar, and coordinator of the Center for Science Laboratory Studies. JOSEPH S. SCHMUCKLER is lead professor of science education and professor of chemistry at Temple University. JOYCE D. WOODFIELD is??a middle-school teacher who has taught numerous subjects, primarily??in the language arts.