Constructivist approach to teaching science. Provides teachers with insight into the nature of science and teaching methods that encourage active learning. This text is etracted from the more comprehensive Science in Elementary Education.

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This text presents a constructivist approach to the methodology of effective elementary science teaching. Topics include how science concepts and skills are effectively taught and learned, ways to successfully plan science instruction, resources needed to enhance the science program, assessment of student inquiry, and integration of instructional and design technology.

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A chapter opening vignette that is further developed in the chapter.
Expanded information about how children's literature can be incorporated throughout an elementary science program.
A technology chapter that includes discussions on design technology and the applications of technology to advance science as well as the latest educational technology to promote learning in science classrooms.
An accompanying CD that illustrates inquiry-based science teaching with real classroom footage.

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