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 (University of Toledo, USA)

Teaching Science in Elementary and Middle School

A Project-Based Learning Approach

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

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Routledge
11 September 2025

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

Series: Teaching and Learning in Science Series

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.

By: Joseph S. Krajcik (Michigan State University USA), Charlene M. Czerniak (University of Toledo, USA)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 6th edition
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm,
Weight: 710g
ISBN: 9781032754000
ISBN 10: 1032754001
Series: Teaching and Learning in Science Series
Pages: 370
Publication Date: 11 September 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Teaching Science to Children 2. How Children Construct Understanding of Science 3. Establishing and Maintaining Relevance to Students’ Lives 4. Engaging Learners in the Doing of Science 5. Making Sense of Data and Sharing Findings 6. Collaboration in the Project-Based Learning Classroom 7. Instructional Strategies That Support Project-Based Learning 8. Assessing Student Understanding 9. Managing the Science Classroom 10. Planning a Project-Based Curriculum

Joseph S. Krajcik is the Lappan-Phillips Professor of Science Education, Distinguished University Professor, 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 a Distinguished University Professor of Science Education at the University of Toledo, USA.