The Science I Know : Culturally Relevant Science Lessons from Secondary Classrooms / Suzanna Roman-Oliver.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Roman-Oliver, Suzanna, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Educational equalization--United States.

Educational equalization.

Science--Study and teaching--United States.

Science.

Technology--Study and teaching--United States.

Technology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (157 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Gorham, ME : Myers Education Press, LLC, [2018]

Summary:

The Science I Know: Culturally Relevant Science Lessons from Secondary Classrooms by Dr. Suzanna Roman-Oliver provides a comprehensive guide for educators aiming to integrate culturally relevant pedagogy into their science teaching. The book aligns with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and offers practical, high-quality lessons that are adaptable to diverse classroom needs. It emphasizes the importance of cultural relevancy in education and provides strategies for implementing this framework in secondary science classrooms. The author draws on her extensive experience as a teacher and professor to offer insights and resources that support engaging and inclusive science education. This resource is intended for educators at all levels, from novice to veteran, interested in enhancing their teaching practices to better meet the needs of all students. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Book Title

Copyright

Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

PART I Setting the Stage

ONE The Shifting Role of Science Education

TWO The 5E Instructional Model and the Next Generation Science Standards

THREE Why Culturally Relevant Pedagogy?

FOUR How to Use this Book

Part II Culturally Relevant Lessons

FIVE Lessons from the Classroom

LESSON PLAN 5.1 Human Activities and Biodiversity: Tara Conner

LESSON PLAN 5.2 Cultural Influences on Diet: Barbara J. Parks

LESSON PLAN 5.3 Exploring Mendelian Inheritance Patterns Anne Norviel

LESSON PLAN 5.4 Diversity Benefits Us All: Melissa Volante

LESSON PLAN 5.5 Rhymes and Rhythms of the Body: Ansley Talafous

LESSON PLAN 5.6 How Do Fireworks Work?: Larry Layfield

LESSON PLAN 5.7 Energy Transformations: Sarah Brown

LESSON PLAN 5.8 Heat Transfer in the Kitchen and

LESSON PLAN 5.9 Little Star: Perri Lennon

SIX Lessons by the Author

LESSON PLAN 6.1 Renewable Sources of Energy Around the World

LESSON PLAN 6.2 Sport Injuries

LESSON PLAN 6.3 Exploring Friction

LESSON PLAN 6.4 Genetically Modified Foods

PART III Next Steps-Becoming a Culturally Relevant Science Teacher

SEVEN Ten Best Practices for Incorporating Culturally Relevant Pedagogy in the Science Classroom

EIGHT Designing Culturally Relevant Science Lessons

Appendix A-Lesson Resources

About the Authors

Index.

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Print version: Roman-Oliver, Suzanna The Science I Know

ISBN:

9781975506094

OCLC:

1446129190