Students and Research: Practical Strategies for Science Classrooms and Competitions

By Julia H. Cothron

Book Overview

Target the science skills your students need... with this science teacher resource from Kendall Hunt Publishing Feature Integration of up-to-date technology - graphing calculators and Web site addresses Multiple forms of assessments; checklists, rating sheets and test item suggestions Chapters with objectives and new laboratory activities Strategies to help integrate student research skills into existing science curriculum Blackline duplicating masters of activities, tables, information charts and practice problems "Students and Research is one of the best resources I've seen for helping students to get involved in research in a practical and meaningful way. Marvin Tolma Teacher Education Departmen Brigham Young Universit

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0757519164
• ISBN13: 9780757519161
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company
• Length: 382 Pages
• Weight: 2.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.3" x 10.8"

Customer Reviews

A MUST for Anyone who Teaches Science!

This book will help even the "oldest dog" (like me!) learn new tricks to help her/his students develop Scientific Inquiry skills. The book is very user friendly, gets to the "point", and provides clear, easily adapted examples. The section on "Four Question Strategy" is priceless and takes students beyond cookbook-labs, helping them design their own inquiries. I teach science to upper elementary students, but this book can benefit all science educators, kindergarten through high school.

Clear & logical method for teaching investigation process.

I found this an extremely helpful guide for teaching my middle school students how to conduct an original investigation. Though at first glance there seems to be an overwhelming amount of details addressed, it is easy to pick and choose topics as needed. It makes a sometimes complex task manageable.