Teaching Science as Inquiry

by Arthur A. Carin

Teaching Science as Inquiry demonstrates a manageable way for new and experienced teachers to bring inquiry successfully into the science classroom through a 2-part structure— Methods for Teaching Science as Inquiry and Activities for Teaching Science as Inquiry . The Methods portion scaffolds concepts and illustrates instructional models to help readers understand the inquiry approach to teaching. The Activities portion follows the 5-E model—Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate—A Learning Cycle model introduced in the methods chapters that reflects the NSES Science as Inquiry Standards. For pre-service and practicing elementary school science teachers and aids.

Genres: Education

688 pages, Paperback

First published July 17, 2000