Teaching science for understanding in elementary and middle schools / Wynne Harlen; foreword by Page Keeley.

Author/creator Harlen, Wynne
Format Book
PublicationPortsmouth, NH : Heinemann, [2015]
Descriptionxiv, 160 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects

Contents Why teach science? what science should we teach? -- How should we teach science? -- Taking students' ideas seriously -- Teachers' and students' questions -- Students raising questions and planning inquiries -- Students gathering information -- Students analyzing, interpreting, and explaining -- Students communicating, arguing, and reflecting -- Formative assessment in science -- Formative evaluation of science learning opportunities.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 151-153) and index.
LCCN 2014045532
ISBN9780325061597 (alk. paper)
ISBN0325061599 (alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks LB1585 .H2985 2015 ✔ Available Place Hold