Creating a Classroom Community of Young Scientists
The second edition ofCreating a Classroom Community of Young Scientistshas been thoroughly revised and updated and includes the following new features:Additional activities to address the physical and earth sciences.Expanded coverage of women scientists, Native Americans in science, and other prominent scientistsNew chapter devoted to teaching and learning through inquiryDetailed and comprehensive treatment of data collection and analysis for use with children's inquiryNew thinking about classroom communities, reflective practice, and complex learning and complex conceptsPhysical and psychological safety in the classroomNew information on entering and participating in the professional community of teachersCross-referenced lists of science standards in Canada and the United StatesNew information on instructional planning, as well as sample curricular outlinesDiscussion of new techniques, including mapping and contour mapping and making and using clinometers, soil sieves, and stream tablesSuggestions of how to employ technology in the classroom, including use of laboratory probeware, video, audio, and photography as well as computers and the internet--This text refers to an alternatePaperbackedition.