The science teacher's toolbox : hundreds of practical ideas to support your students / Tara C. Dale, Mandi S. White, Larry Ferlazzo, Katie Hull Sypnieski.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 509-529) and index.
Contents:
Strategies for teaching lab safety -- Strategies for teaching lab procedures -- Strategies for teaching the scientific method and its components -- Strategies for teaching the inquiry process -- Strategies for using project-based learning -- Strategies for teaching the engineering process -- Strategies for teaching vocabulary -- Strategies for teaching reading comprehension -- Strategies for teaching writing -- Strategies for discussion -- Strategies for teaching math -- Strategies for incorporating art and kinesthetic movement -- Strategies for activating prior knowledge -- Strategies for cultural responsiveness -- Strategies for the beginning and end of class -- Strategies for reviewing content -- Strategies for assessing student learning -- Strategiesfor co-teaching.
Summary:
"The Science Teacher's Toolbox offers educators hundreds of practical strategies to use in the classroom for social studies lessons. The low-prep, high-educational value strategies are accessible and student/teacher-friendly. The format for each strategyfollows the practical format established by the series editors: what it is, why we like it, Common Core correlations, research basis, what it looks like in the classroom, what could go wrong, technology connections, and extensions and modifications for all types of learners. Strategies covered will include: Setting up your lab; integrating math, ELA, and arts; conducting specific types of labs, including experiment, observation, engineering, PBL, and more; using graphs; writing lab reports; analyzing data; teaching high-ability learners; working in culturally responsive classrooms; activating prior knowledge; assessing student learning; incorporating technology.
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