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Scaffolding science inquiry through lesson design /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Klentschy, Michael
Other Authors: Thompson, Laurie
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Portsmouth, NH : Heinemann, [2008]
Subjects:
Science > Study and teaching (Elementary) > Curricula > United States.
Science > Study and teaching (Middle school) > Curricula > United States.
Lesson planning > United States.
Inquiry-based learning > United States.
Table of Contents:
  • Using a research-based template to plan classroom instruction
  • Tools for making meaning: science notebooks and class discussion
  • Examining intended curriculum
  • Setting the stage for learning
  • Formulating investigable questions and predictions
  • Planning, organizing, and conducting the investigation
  • Making meaning
  • Verifying the achieved curriculum
  • Documenting effectiveness
  • Appendix 1: blank templates for use in the classroom
  • Appendix 2: sample lesson, "mixtures and solutions".