The science teacher's toolbox : hundreds of practical ideas to support your students / Tara C. Dale [and three others].

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dale, Tara C., 1975- author.

Series:

Teacher's toolbox series.

The Teacher's Toolbox Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Science--Study and teaching (Elementary)--United States.

Science.

Science--Study and teaching (Secondary)--United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (595 pages).

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, N.J.: Jossey-Bass, c2020.

Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2020]

Summary:

"The Science Teacher's Toolbox offers educators hundreds of practical strategies to use in the classroom for social studies lessons. The low-prep, high-educational value strategies are accessible and student/teacher-friendly. The format for each strategy follows the practical format established by the series editors: what it is, why we like it, Common Core correlations, research basis, what it looks like in the classroom, what could go wrong, technology connections, and extensions and modifications for all types of learners. Strategies covered will include: Setting up your lab; integrating math, ELA, and arts; conducting specific types of labs, including experiment, observation, engineering, PBL, and more; using graphs; writing lab reports; analyzing data; teaching high-ability learners; working in culturally responsive classrooms; activating prior knowledge; assessing student learning; incorporating technology.

Contents:

Strategies for teaching lab safety

Strategies for teaching lab procedures

Strategies for teaching the scientific method and its components

Strategies for teaching the inquiry process

Strategies for using project-based learning

Strategies for teaching the engineering process

Strategies for teaching vocabulary

Strategies for teaching reading comprehension

Strategies for teaching writing

Strategies for teaching math

Strategies for incorporating art and kinesthetic movement

Strategies for activating prior knowledge

Strategies for cultural responsiveness

Strategies for the beginning and end of class

Strategies for reviewing content

Strategies for assessing student learning

Strategies for co-teaching

Strategies for using scientific tools and technology (online only).

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 509-529) and index

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-119-57017-4

1-119-57019-0