Teaching Science in Elementary and Middle School: A Project-Based Learning Approach (6) (Teaching and Learning in Science Series)

By: Joseph S. Krajcik and Charlene M. Czerniak

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Synopsis: This essential science methods resource integrates principles of learning and motivation with practical teaching ideas for the elementary and middle school science classroom. It employs project-based learning (PBL) to enable educators to engage their students in meaningful, real-world questioning about the world. It provides concrete strategies for meeting the Framework for K–12 Science Education. Chapters offer examples of project-based lessons to help teachers support children in varying modes of inquiry, such as asking critical questions, designing investigations, constructing models, and developing evidence-based explanations.Features in the Sixth Edition include: Instruction on using PBL to make connections to Common Core Standards for Mathematics and English Language Arts An increased attention to assessment for learning A focus on three-dimensional learning. This book is ideal for pre-service and in-service elementary and middle school science and STEM teachers and is designed for use in related methods courses or professional learning opportunities.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 386 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781040400616
Related ISBNs:: 9781032754017, 9781040400609, 9781351792745, 9781003473831, 9781032754000
Publisher:: Taylor & Francis
Date of Addition:: 09/11/25
Copyrighted By:: Joseph S. Krajcik and Charlene M. Czerniak
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Science, Technology, Education
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.