Writing Poetry Through the Eyes of Science: A Teacher's Guide to Scientific Literacy and Poetic Response

By Nancy Gorrell

Book Overview

This professional resource shows both English and science teachers how to cross-fertilize the knowledge, skills and methods shared by their disciplines - in particular, the creative, critical and metaphoric thinking skills used in both poetry writing and scientific research. This book provides the tool - science poetry - enabling English and science teachers alike to discover the value of their common ground, empowering them to envision, create, and experience an innovative pedagogy for the twenty-first century.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1845534409
• ISBN13: 9781845534400
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: Equinox Publishing
• Length: 458 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.1"