Action Science : Relevant Teaching and Active Learning /: Relevant Teaching and Active Learning. ([2014])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: William H. Robertson.
• Authors: Robertson, William H
• Contents: Acknowledgments; About the Author; 1. What Is Action Science?; 2. Constructivism and the Classroom Teacher; 3. Making Science Relevant in the Middle Grades; 4. Linking Pedagogy and Science Content in Practice; 5. Using the 5 Es in Action Science; 6. Unlocking Resources for Active Learning; 7. Action Science and the Future; 8. Action Science Classroom Activities; Activity 1: Flatland BMX and the Center of Gravity; Activity 2: Thrust and Drag on a Cushion of Air; Activity 3: Finding a Point of Reference; Activity 4: Acceleration Is Velocity in Motion; Activity 5: Force Makes a Mass Move; Activity 6: Action Reaction; Activity 7: Skateboards Have Levers and Fulcrums; Activity 8: Around the World With Wheels and Axles; Index
• Publisher Details: Thousand Oaks, California : Corwin
• Publication Date: 2014
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations
• Subjects: 500.2; Physical sciences -- Study and teaching (Middle school); Active learning; Extreme sports
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781483339818; 1483339815
• Related ISBNs: 9781452256566
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.