Preparing for tomorrow is what this multifaceted book is all about. If you’re an elementary school teacher, you’ll see your unique perspective reflected in material designed to get you ready for both a new generation of science students and the new Framework for K–12 Science Education and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
A combination of theoretical and practical, the book is written by experts in science and education as well as experienced classroom teachers. They explainPlus: Perhaps most useful, you get eight sample activities that demonstrate how to use the NGSS in your lessons on physical, life, and Earth and space sciences.
- the latest research on how children learn and what this evidence tells you about the most effective classroom practices;
- what you need to understand about the new standards; and
- how literacy must be connected to science lessons.
Whether science is one of several disciplines you teach or your primary area of expertise, Science for the Next Generation is an invaluable resource. It offers the essential background, content, and practices you need to implement the new standards at the K–5 level.
- ISBN13 9781936959266
- Publish Date 30 December 2013
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 9 January 2022
- Publish Country US
- Imprint National Science Teachers Association
- Format Paperback
- Pages 390
- Language English