Becoming Scientists
Inquiry-Based Teaching in Diverse Classrooms
Rusty Bresser author Sharon Fargason author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Stenhouse Publishers
Published:29th Jul '13
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Good science starts with a question, perhaps from the teacher at the start of a science unit or from the children as they wonder what makes a toy car move, how food decomposes, or why leaves change colour. Using inquiry science, children discover answers to their questions in the same way that scientists do—they design experiments, make predictions, observe and describe, offer and test explanations, and share their conjectures with others. In essence, they construct their own understanding of how the world works through experimentation, reflection, and discussion.
Look into real classrooms where teachers practice inquiry science and engage students in the science and engineering practices outlined in the Next Generation Science Standards. Rusty Bresser and Sharon Fargason show teachers how to:
- Build on students’ varied experiences, background knowledge, and readiness
- Respond to the needs of students with varying levels of English language proficiency
- Manage a diverse classroom during inquiry science exploration
- Facilitate science discussions
- Deepen their own science content knowledge
ISBN: 9781571109781
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 406g
192 pages