Full Description
Vast research substantiates the integration of science and literacy, but there are very few books that correlate findings and address specific practices. Integrating Science and Literary Instruction connects scientific research and best instructional practices in literacy and integrates this with the inquiry-based scientific process. The authors emphasize process, not a particular program, and focus on three overall areas that influence the merging of literacy and science: inquiry-based instruction, extensions of the science literacy framework, and special issues within the design of each section. Each chapter provides in-depth information to support and guide those in the educational field as they implement a science-related literacy focus. This book includes: _
Contents
Chapter 1 Making Connections Chapter 2 Inquiry-Based Science Instruction Chapter 3 Literacy and Science Connections Chapter 4 Integrating Reading and Science Instruction Chapter 5 Integrating Writing and Science Instruction Chapter 6 Integrating Oral Communication and Science Instruction Chapter 7 Ensuring Equity and Excellence in Literacy and Science Instruction