Science Stories : Science Methods for Elementary and Middle School Teachers

Using narratives about science in the classroom as a tool for teaching and learning, this text helps prepare teachers to build their own knowledge?through a constructivist approach?and learn from students' experiences. Each science story presents actual classroom scenarios that demonstrate content, learning, and strategies in action. Stories are followed by Expanding Meanings sections, as well as coverage of the Teaching Ideas, Science Ideas, and Science Standards applicable to each one.

• Broadened coverage includes science stories from grades six through eight; the corresponding passages address concepts and issues relevant to middle school students.
• Coverage of standards includes National Science Education Standards and an emphasis on the National Education Technology Standards from ISTE. Marginal icons highlight these for easy reference.