Teaching Science in Elementary and Middle School: A Project-Based Learning Approach

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Joseph S. Krajcik (Michigan State University, USA) Charlene M. Czerniak

Teaching Science in Elementary and Middle School

A Project-Based Learning Approach

Joseph S. Krajcik (Michigan State University, USA), Charlene M. Czerniak

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Routledge
07 June 2018

Primary & middle schools; Teacher training; Teaching of a specific subject; Educational: Sciences, general science

Teaching Science in Elementary and Middle School integrates principles of learning and motivation with practical teaching ideas for implementing them. Paralleling what scientists do, project-based learning (PBL) represents the essence of inquiry and the nature of science, and engages children and teachers in investigating meaningful, real-world questions about the world around them. This text provides concrete strategies on teaching using a project-based approach and on meeting the principles in A Framework for K–12 Science Education and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Features include strategies for planning long-term, interdisciplinary, student-centered units; scenarios to help readers situate new experiences; and a wealth of supplementary material on the Companion Website.

Features in the Fifth Edition:

Integrates research-based findings from the National Research Council’s Taking Science to School, A Framework for K–12 Science Education, and NGSS to engage learners and help them make sense of phenomena in using disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering practices, and crosscutting concepts

Gives attention to cultural diversity throughout the chapters, with an added focus on working with English Language Learners

Describes how to develop and use assessments that require students to make use of their knowledge to solve problems or explain phenomena

Illustrates how to use PBL to make connections to Common Core Standards for Mathematics and English Language Arts

Provides examples of project-based lessons and projects to illustrate how teachers can support children in engaging in scientific and engineering practices, such as asking questions, designing investigations, constructing models and developing evidence-based explanation

By: Joseph S. Krajcik (Michigan State University USA), Charlene M. Czerniak
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 5th edition
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm,
Weight: 1.400kg
ISBN: 9781138700048
ISBN 10: 1138700045
Pages: 360
Publication Date: 07 June 2018
Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Undergraduate , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Teaching Children Science 2. How Students Construct Understanding of Science 3. Establishing Relevance to Students life 4. Developing Scientific Investigations 5. Making Sense of Data and Findings 6. Instructional Strategies that Support Inquiry 7. Assessing Student Understanding 8. Managing the Science Classroom 9. Planning a Project-based Curriculum 10. Furthering Your Understanding of the Teaching and Learning of Science

Joseph S. Krajcik is the Lappan-Phillips Professor of Science Education and Director of the Institute for Collaborative Research in Education, Assessment and Teaching Environments for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (CREATE for STEM) at Michigan State University, USA. Charlene M. Czerniak is Distinguished University Professor of Science Education at the University of Toledo, USA.