Inquiring Scientists, Inquiring Readers : Using Nonfiction to Promote Science Literacy, Grades 3-5.
Title:
Inquiring Scientists, Inquiring Readers : Using Nonfiction to Promote Science Literacy, Grades 3-5.
Author:
Fries-Gaither, Jessica.
ISBN:
9781936959549
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (321 pages)
Contents:
Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- About the Authors -- Introduction -- Part I: Integrating Literacy and Science Instruction -- Chapter 1: The Science-Literacy Connection -- Chapter 2: Inquiry and the Learning Cycle -- Chapter 3: Authentic and Relevant Literacy Experiences in Inquiry -- Chapter 4: Nonfiction Text Sets -- Chapter 5: Getting Started With the Inquiry Units -- Part II: The Inquiry Units -- Chapter 6: Scientists Like Me -- Chapter 7: Measuring Pennies and More -- Chapter 8: Minds-on Matter: Phase Changes and Physical Properties -- Chapter 9: Classroom Curling: Exploring Forces and Motion -- Chapter 10: Beaks and Biomes: Understanding Adaptation in Migrating Organisms -- Chapter 11: My Favorite Tree -- Chapter 12: Come Fly With Me -- Chapter 13: Drip Drop Detectives: Exposing the Water Cycle -- Chapter 14: Let's Dig! Exploring Fossils -- Chapter 15: Patterns in the Sky -- Chapter 16: Final Thoughts -- Appendix 1: Background Information: Science Process Skills and Literacy Strategies and Techniques -- Appendix 2: Rubrics and Achievement Grading Standards -- Appendix 3: Standards Alignment Matrices -- Index.
Abstract:
In Inquiring Scientists, Inquiring Readers, science educators Jessica Fries-Gaither and Terry Shiverdecker help teachers blend literacy into elementary science instruction. This unique book will show teachers how to teach science using a variety of nonfiction text sets (such as field guides, reference books, and narrative expository texts) and replace individual lessons with a learning-cycle format (including hands-on investigations, readings, directed discussion, and problem solving).Research-based and teacher-friendly, the book shows how inquiry can engage your students in reading nonfiction texts, discussing important science concepts, and writing to both develop understanding and share information.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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