8 essentials of inquiry-based science, K-8

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Author:

Hammerman, Elizabeth L.

ISBN:

9781412914987

9781412914994

Personal Author:

Hammerman, Elizabeth L.

Publication Information:

Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Corwin Press, c2006.

Physical Description:

xxx, 149 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Contents:

Essential #1 : inquiry-based science develops an understanding of basic concepts -- Essential #2 : inquiry-based science develops process and thinking skills -- Essential #3 : inquiry-based science actively engages students in a learning cycle -- Essential #4 : inquiry-based science builds a greater understanding of the ways that science, technology, and society (STS) are linked -- Essential #5 : inquiry-based science provides experiences necessary to support and develop or modify interpretations of the world -- Essential #6 : inquiry-based science enhances reading and writing skills -- Essential #7 : inquiry-based science allows for a diversity of strategies for learning -- Essential #8 : inquiry-based science allows for a variety of ways for students to show what they know and are able to do -- Using the eight essentials to enhance learning.

Subject Term:

Science -- Study and teaching (Elementary)

Science -- Study and teaching (Middle school)

Inquiry-based learning.

Electronic Access:

Table of contents http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip059/2005006539.html

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Summary

Unlock the wonder in each of your students through inquiry-based science! Are you both fascinated and baffled by inquiry-based science? Do you want to tap the strength of inquiry-based science to help your students build deeper understandings? Do you want to use inquiry-based science to foster high-quality instruction across the educational board? This guide provides clear and simple explanations for engaging students in meaningful and hands-on, minds-on ways of understanding science. Eight Essentials of Inquiry-Based Science, K-8 breaks each essential into sample lessons that include sample data, discussion questions, and tools such as graphic organizers and analogies. Hammerman draws on more than 20 years experience in the fields of science instruction and professional development to address basic and complex principles related to inquiry, including:

How to discuss data, information, models, graphics, and experiences How to interact with one another to strengthen knowledge and skills How to extend learning through guided or open-inquiry investigations and research How to apply new learning and the best research-based practices for improving student achievement

When you harness the immense power of inquiry-based learning, you can fully discover the inquisitive nature of each of your students!