Full Description
Activities for Teaching Science as Inquiry includes over 100 activities to cover essential concepts in physical, life, and earth strands. Background information is provided for teachers as well as ways to motivate learners and help them apply what they learn. Every activity follows the 5-E Model (Engaging, Exploring, Explaining, Elaborating, and Evaluating,) and is sequenced to develop science concepts in a developmentally appropriate way for grades K-8. The 5-E model is a Learning Cycle Model that reflects the NSES Science as Inquiry Standards. The inclusion of the NSES standards provides a comprehensive view of how the NSES Science Content Standards can be used to organize curriculum and inform instruction in elementary and middle school science. A series of activities are also included to meet the needs of students with exceptionalities. The book is organized into four sections: 1. Teaching Inquiry Science Activities 2. Physical Science Activities 3. Life Science Activities 4.Earth and Space Science Activities The appendices include information on safety, measuring, where to buy supplies, science periodicals, professional societies, and contemporary elementary science projects and programs.
Contents
Section IStudents Inquire Phases of Inquiry Instruction: The 5-E Model Characteristics of Inquiry Classrooms About the Science Activities in This Book Using the Science Activities in This Book Getting Started with Inquiry Science References Section II: Physical Sciences Activities Properties of Matter Motion and Forces Sound Temperature and Heat Light Magnetism Electricity Section III: Life Science Activities Characteristics of Organisms Organisms and Their Environments Structures and Functions of Human Systems Section IV: Earth and Space Science Activities Rocks and Minerals Atmosphere, Weather, and Climate of the Earth The Earth's Oceans Viewing the Sky From Earth APPENDICES Appendix A: Safety Suggestions for Elementary and Middle School Inquiry Activities Appendix B: Measuring Tools, Measuring Skills Appendix C: Selected Sources of Science Supplies, Models, Living Things, Kits, and Software Appendix D: Selected Science Education Periodicals for Teachers and Children Appendix E: Professional Societies for Teachers, Supervisors, and Science Educators Appenidx F: Contemporary Elementary Science Projects and Programs
