Teaching science in elementary and middle school a project-based learning approach

this essential science methods resource integrates principles of learning and motivation with practical teaching ideas for the elementary and middle school science classroom. it employs project-based learning (pbl) to enable educators to engage their students in meaningful, real-world questioning about the world. it provides concrete strategies for meeting the framework for k-12 science education. chapters offer examples of project-based lessons to help teachers support children in varying modes of inquiry, such as asking critical questions, designing investigations, constructing models, and developing evidence-based explanations. features in the sixth edition include: instruction on using pbl to make connections to common core standards for mathematics and english language arts an increased attention to assessment for learning a focus on three-dimensional learning. this book is ideal for pre-service and in-service elementary and middle school science and stem teachers and is designed for use in related methods courses or professional learning opportunities.