As a reference for elementary school teachers, this book reviews strategies for teaching the basic principles of science, then offers specific lesson plan content along with hands-on activities that demonstrate the concepts to students and encourage personal inquiry. The lessons include plants, the human body, heat, sound, machines, and weather. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
This book's useful two-part structure offers a comprehensive source of methods, content, and activities for elementary science educators. Part I provides background and teaching strategies, while Part II explains science concepts followed by activities to teach them. Especially useful for preservice and inservice teachers, the activities include "Teacher Information" and "For Problem Solvers" sections to aid in activity implementation and extensions. For preservice and inservice science teachers from Pre-K to middle school.
