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Informationen zum Autor THE AUTHORS FRANK X. SUTMAN is professor emeritus at Temple University, where he served as science teacher educator, senior scholar, and coordinator of the Center for Science Laboratory Studies. JOSEPH S. SCHMUCKLER is lead professor of science education and professor of chemistry at Temple University. JOYCE D. WOODFIELD is??a middle-school teacher who has taught numerous subjects, primarily??in the language arts. Klappentext THE SCIENCE QUEST The Science Quest introduces the Inquiry/Discovery instructional framework, an innovative method for captivating students' interest in science, for building their skills in scientific thinking, and for dramatically enriching their understanding of scientific content and concepts. For teachers curious about how to implement "inquiry" learning as called for in the National Science Education Standards, this book provides detailed and practical guidance. It shows teachers how to transform ordinary lessons in ways that 1) encourage students to take initiative in posing scientific "inquiry" questions; and 2) enable students to independently "discover" answers to their questions by engaging in investigative practices and critically evaluating the findings. Inquiry/Discovery practices can be introduced in stages, starting with simple activities and gradually increasing the levels of challenge. The Science Quest includes everything a teacher needs for successful instruction, including: Extensive lesson planning and assessment tools Suggestions on working with students in teams Scores of sample lessons from varied disciplines This book will serve as a guide for preparing the next generation of scientists and scientifically informed citizens. PRAISE FOR THE SCIENCE QUEST > --ALAN SPRINGEL, science teacher, Mainland Regional High School, Linwood, New Jersey > --PAMELA FRASER-ADBER, director science education, Department of Teaching and Learning, New York, New York > --DAVID E. KAPEL, professor emeritus of education and dean, College of Education, Rowan University > --GLENDA M. PRIME, director, Graduate Students in Science Education, Morgan University Zusammenfassung The Inquiry/Discovery approach is a new instructional model for all scientific subjects. It shows teachers how to design lessons that encourage students to ask questions and take initiative in their learning in order to develop critical investigative skills and a deep understanding of scientific processes. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface ix About the Authors xv The Contributors xix 1 Rethinking How Science Is Taught 1 Critical Thinking and Inquiry 1 Understanding Student Inquiry/Discovery 3 Teaching Strategies for Inquiry/Discovery Learning 5 2 Linking Inquiry/Discovery and Content Learning 15 The Importance of Hands-On Activities 16 Establishing Learning Goals 19 Necessary Classroom Tools and Resources 21 A Sample Lesson: Study of Archimedes' Principle 23 Instruction Supporting Inquiry/Discovery Lessons 27 Assessment in Inquiry/Discovery Lessons 31 Summary 33 3 Introducing and Planning Inquiry/Discovery Lessons 35 Building ''Rigor'' into Science Learning 36 Understanding Levels of Student Responsibility: The Instructional Matrix 36 The Instructional Matrix in Planning Science Lessons 39 Designing Inquiry/Discovery Lesson Sequences 51 Structuring Lessons to Best Meet the Potential of Students 60 Summary 63 4 Inquiry/Discovery Lessons for Middle School 65 Lesson I: Astronomy (Measuring Distances) 66 Lesson 2: Study of Mass, Volume, and Density 78 Lesson 3: Energy Conservation 82 Summary 87 5 In...
