Kid's Eye View of Science : A Conceptual, Integrated Approach to Teaching Science, K-6 /: A Conceptual, Integrated Approach to Teaching Science, K-6. (2010)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Susan J. Kovalik, Karen D. Olsen.
• Other Names: Kovalik, Susan J; Olsen, Karen D
• Contents: Welcome From the Authors; Dedication; Preface; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Chapter 1: The Science of Teaching Science; The Quest; Four Principles From Brain Research; Curriculum and the Brain; Bringing Together Being There Locations and State/District Curriculum Standards; Integration Made Easy; Chapter 2: Making Curriculum Bodybrain Compatible; The Challenges; Common Threads; Curriculum Examples; Kindergarten; First Grade; Second Grade; Third Grade; Fourth Grade; Fifth Grade; Sixth Grade; Science Resources; Chapter 3: Localizing Curriculum; Making Curriculum as Conceptual as Possible; Choosing and Using an Organizing Concept; Designing Classroom Curriculum to Fit How the Brain Learns; Key Points: What You Want Students to Understand; Three Kinds of Key Points; Guidelines for Improving Key Points<br /> Examples of Key Points; Chapter 4: Making Learning Memorable; Using Inquiries to Add Action; Guidelines for Writing Inquiries; Examples of Inquiries; Characteristics of Good Inquiries; Chapter 5: The Scientific Thinking Processes; Relating Brain Research With the Scientific Thinking Processes; The Scientific Thinking Processes; Chapter 6: Instructional Leadership; Setting the Groundwork; Preparation; Mindful Selection of Instructional Strategies; The HET Discovery Process; Direct Instruction; Other Strategies; Chapter 7: Age-Appropriate Curriculum; Age Three to First Grade—Comparing the Known to the Unknown; Second to Third Grade—Putting Things Together, Taking Things Apart; Fourth to Sixth Grade—Simultaneous Ideas; Implications; Chapter 8: Assessment; Assessment and the Two-Step Learning Process; A Word About Summative Assessment; Thoughts on Criterion-Referenced Assessment; Built-in Assessment Tools; Basing Formative and Summative Assessment on Inquiries; How to Transform an Inquiry into an Assessment Tool; Science Assessment Resources; Chapter 9: Foundations of Bodybrain-Compatible Learning; Science Versus Intuition and Our Own Experiences; Mounds of Brain Research . . . Four Consistent Themes; Chapter 10: Learning Principle 1—Intelligence as a Function of Experience; Physiological Changes; Enrichment Theory; Lessons to Take Home With You; Chapter 11: Learning Principle 2—The Inseparable Bodybrain Learning Partnership; A Brief History; Emotion—Gatekeeper to Learning and Performance; Movement to Enhance Learning; Chapter 12: Learning Principle 3—Multiple Intelligences; Nature Versus Nurture; The Theory of Multiple Intelligences; Multiple Intelligences in Action; Lessons to Take Home; Chapter 13: Principle 4—Learning Is a Two-Step Process; Step One: Pattern Seeking; Step Two: Developing Programs to Use What We Understand; Lessons to Take Home; Chapter 14: Creating a Bodybrain–Compatible Learning Environment; Ten Elements of a Bodybrain–Compatible Environment; 1–Absence of Threat and Nurturing Reflective Thinking<br /> 2–Being There Experiences; 3–Movement and Aerobic Exercise to Enhance Learning; 4–Meaningful Content; 5–Enriched Environment; 6–Choices; 7–Adequate Time; 8–Collaboration; 9–Immediate Feedback; 10–Mastery/Application; Appendix A: Getting the Most Out of Your Being There Study Trips; Preplanning; Training Chaperones; Preparing Your Students; The Day Before the Study Trip; 30 Minutes Before the Study Trip; The Bus Trip; Responsibilities On-Site; Teacher Responsibilities After the Study Trip; Appendix B: Lesson Planning Template; Lesson Planning Template; Example of Lesson Planning Template for Fifth Grade; Glossary; List of Figures; About the Authors; Bibliography; Index;
• Publisher Details: Place of publication not identified : Corwin, A SAGE Publications Company
• Publication Date: 2010
• Extent: 1 online resource (312 pages)
• Subjects: 372.3/5; Science -- Study and teaching (Elementary); Science teachers -- In-service training; EDUCATION / Elementary; Science -- Study and teaching (Elementary); Science teachers -- In-service training; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Books; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781452224152; 1452224153; 9781452237428; 1452237425
• Related ISBNs: 9781412990912; 1412990912
• Notes: Note: Print version record.
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