Teaching Science Through Inquiry-Based Instruction

Abstract

For an undergraduate level course in science educationTeaching Science Through Inquiry-Based Instructionprovides theory and practical advice for elementary and middle school teachers to help their students learn science. Written at a time of substantive change in science education, this book deals both with what's currently happening and what's expected in science classes in elementary and middle schools. Readers explore the nature of science, its importance in today's world, trends in science education, and national science standards.