Teaching Emerging Scientists: Fostering Scientific Inquiry with Diverse Learners in Grades K-2

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Teaching Emerging Scientists: Fostering Scientific Inquiry with Diverse Learners in Grades K-2

• Fosters scientific inquiry in the classroom, starting with prompts giving teachers the opportunity to practice the use of process skills and develop strategies for using process skills with their students (Chs. 4 and 5).
• Highlights strategies for teaching to a diverse student population, including some specific tips for urban teachers (Chs. 1, 2, and 3).
• Provides guidelines for establishing science programs, with a framework for developing activities for the K-2 classroom (Chs. 6 & 8).
• Features a wealth of science resource ideas for teachers including those with limited science materials in the classroom (Ch. 7).
• Focuses on specific content and examples, including exploration of standards and big ideas in science, for the K-2 grade levels.
• Emphasizes developing process skills to prepare children for engaging in science (Ch 5).
• Includes opportunities for self-reflection on science teaching and learning to improve practices.