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Inquire Within : Implementing Inquiry-Based Science Standards in Grades 3-8

ISBN: 9781412937566 | 1412937566

Edition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Corwin Pr
Pub. Date: 5/24/2007

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""Nurture the power of students' curiosity and improve achievement in science!""An amazingly clear and broad synthesis of virtually every important topic associated with inquiry. Llewellyn??'s ideas are sure to provide a unifying focus of discussion among all groups dedicated to improving science education.""???Richard H. AudetAssociate ProfessorRoger Williams UniversityPraise for the First Edition: "This book makes a distinct contribution with its completeness of coverage, easy-to-read style, and abundance of practical examples. Its suggestion... MOREs are obviously based upon a wealth of personal experience, not just ???book knowledge.??? The author is to be commended for writing a book aimed at practitioners, not theorists; it is sorely needed."???Diane M. Holben, Coordinator of Academic ServicesSaucon Valley High SchoolHellertown, PA"Llewellyn has included several clear comparisons of the inquiry method to what is currently happening in classrooms, as well as many examples from each level of teaching. The books??? well-organized material will be informative for both experienced teachers and student teachers just starting out."???Joan Commons, Academic CoordinatorTeacher Education CREATE, University of California, San DiegoIn this second edition, science educator Douglas Llewellyn combines clear-cut insights with practical suggestions for developing teaching competencies and strategies to implement inquiry-based instruction???a teaching strategy strongly endorsed by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the National Research Council, and the National Science Teachers Association.Aligned with NSES standards and written for educators seeking to cultivatelearners' sense of discovery and critical thinking skills, "Inquire Within, Second Edition," focuses on showing teachers how to implement inquiry activities using the three "R's"???restructuring, retooling, and reculturing. The author provides examples that match common curricular objectives and demonstrates how teachers can modify current lesson plans rather than creating new ones.Offering ready-to-use inquiry lessons and teacher-friendly materials for students in grades 3???8, this edition??'s updates include: Three aspects of inquiry???promoting content knowledge, science process skills, and positive attitudes or dispositions A new chapter of suggested investigations with teacher notes Strategies for using inquiry methods with English Language Learners and special education students Activities that incorporate technology This comprehensive guide is an invaluable resource for practitioners at every level???including elementary and middle school science teachers, principals, science teacher leaders and specialists, staff development planners, curriculum supervisors, and college professors.

Offering case studies, ready-to-use lessons, and teacher-friendly materials, this updated edition shows educators how to implement inquiry in the science classroom, incorporate technology, and work with ELLs and special education students.

Preface
About the Author
Introduction
What is Inquiry?
Learning Through Inquiry
How Do Children Learn Science?
Creating a Culture of Inquiry
What are the Different Levels of Inquiry?
Why the Scientific Method is Important
What is the Learning Cycle?
Knowledge, Skills, and At... MOREtitudes of Inquiry-Based Teachers
Using Questioning Skills in Inquiry
Inquiry Investigations
References
Resources for Teachers
18 Statements on the Learning Cycle
Inquiry Self-Assessment Response Grids
Inquiry Self-Assessment Summary Matrix
Diagram for Short-Eard and Long-Eared Bugs-o-Copters
How to Make a Cartesian Diver
Touch Squares
References
Index
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