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Experiencing Elementary Science » (1st Edition)

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Authors: Donald Bernard Neuman
ISBN-13: 9780534188221, ISBN-10: 0534188222
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Date Published: February 1993
Edition: 1st Edition

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Author Biography: Donald Bernard Neuman

Book Synopsis

In Experiencing Elementary Science, Neuman helps pre-service and practicing teachers make the difficult transition from theory to practice. By describing new learning and teaching theories in an applied, experiential context, Neuman helps students learn to use strategies that derive from learning theories.

Table of Contents

Ch. 1Introduction and Overview5
Ch. 2Thinking - A Primary Goal of Schooling26
Ch. 3Experiencing the Inquiry Skills of Science55
Ch. 4Helping Children Experience the Content of Science86
Ch. 5Variety: A Key Ingredient in Experiencing Elementary Science127
Ch. 6Organizing Children's Science Experiences: The Overall Program183
Ch. 7Organizing Children's Science Experiences: Units and Lessons208
Ch. 8Examples of Hands-On Science Programs231
Ch. 9Teachers' Roles in Making Elementary Science Come Alive254
Ch. 10Science Experiences for Children with Special Needs283
Ch. 11Integrating Science with Other School Disciplines302
Ch. 12Practical Considerations in the Classroom332
Ch. 13Inquiry Process Activities349
Ch. 14A Science Unit on Sound379
Appendix A Safety Tips407
Appendix B Resources for Teachers410
References417
Index425

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