Using narratives about science in the classroom as a tool for teaching and learning, this text helps prepare teachers to build their own knowledge through a constructivist approach and learn from students’ experiences. Each science story presents actual classroom scenarios that demonstrate content, learning, and strategies in action. Stories are followed by Expanding Meanings sections, as well as coverage of the Teaching Ideas, Science Ideas, and Science Standards a… More >>
Science Stories: Science Methods for Elementary and Middle School Teachers
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#1 by K. Laumann on January 29, 2010 - 10:04 am
Out of all the textbooks I have been required to read over the years this is one of the most enjoyable ones. This book is very engaging and I learned a lot from it. I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a better way to teach science. It gives a lot of great examples as well. This is one textbook that will not be collecting dust on the shelf.
Rating: 5 / 5
#2 by Instructor on January 29, 2010 - 10:56 am
Excellent book focuses on best approaches to teaching science to elementary school students. Involve your students with everyday experiences which focus on the science curriculum.
Rating: 4 / 5
#3 by Nicole Gonzalez on January 29, 2010 - 11:33 am
This book has some very good real life situations that preservice teachers can learn from. It is easy to read and will not bore you to death. My teacher required it for our Teaching Elementary Science course and I really like this book. This is something I will be keeping as a reference.
Rating: 4 / 5
#4 by J. Snyder on January 29, 2010 - 2:33 pm
This is an easy reader. I have never read a textbook that is actually fun to read. The personal experiences shared by the textbook author are a great way to present the material.
Rating: 5 / 5
#5 by M. Marshall on January 29, 2010 - 3:51 pm
This book has really made me love Science again. I even feel like I COULD teach science.
Rating: 5 / 5