Place-based scientific inquiry : a practical handbook for teaching outside /
"Learn how to facilitate scientific inquiry projects by getting out of the classroom and connecting to the natural environment - in your schoolyard, or in your community! Providing a contemporary perspective on how to do scientific inquiry in ways that can make teachers' lives easier and s...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY :
Routledge,
2023.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | "Learn how to facilitate scientific inquiry projects by getting out of the classroom and connecting to the natural environment - in your schoolyard, or in your community! Providing a contemporary perspective on how to do scientific inquiry in ways that can make teachers' lives easier and students' experiences better, this book draws on authentic inquiry, engaging with communities, and teaching through project-based learning, to help students design and carry out scientific inquiry projects that are grounded in their local places. This accessible guide will help you to develop skills around facilitation, teambuilding, and learning outdoors in schoolyards and parks, acting as a go-to toolkit for teachers to help build confidence and skills in these areas. Written according to the Next Generation Science Standards, this book supports teachers in fostering community engagement and a justice-first classroom. The approachable resources included in this book will help teachers with all levels of experience succeed in empowering students grades 3-12 in their science learning. Additional support materials including template documents for student use and for teacher planning, as well as examples of real student work, are available online"-- |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9781003367192 1003367194 9781000914207 1000914208 |