Science Instruction in the Middle and Secondary Schools

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Merrill Prentice Hall, 2002 - Education - 337 pages
This science methods textbook is designed to prepare middle and high school science teachers to help students become scientifically and technologically literate by first helping them understand the elements of science reform and then supporting their efforts. Features new to the fifth edition include:
  • Open cases and vignettes that illustrate how science teachers help students construct their own understanding
  • "Stop and Reflect" exercises throughout each chapter to help readers contextualize and reflect upon what was read
  • Expanded coverage of teaching students with special needs and equity in science teaching and learning
  • Discussion of a variety of alternative and authentic assessment methods

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Contents

BACKGROUND
4
Resources to Examine
16
History of Science Education National Standards
21
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