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| Each chapter begins with rdquo | |
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| Introductionrdquo; and concludes with ldquo;Chapter | |
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| Summary,rdquo; ldquo;Discussion Quotations,rdquo; and ldquo;Build a Portfolio or E-folio.rdquo | |
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| Preface I. 4-E Methods for Teaching Science | |
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| What is Science? | |
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| How Do Children Perceive Science? | |
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| What Changes Have Occurred in Elementary Science? | |
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| The Nature of Science | |
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| Three Essential Features of Science | |
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| The Aims of Standards and Research-Based Education | |
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| Learning Science | |
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| What Role Does Brain Development and Processing Play in Learning? | |
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| Where Do Children's Ideas Come From and How Do They Influence Learning? | |
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| What Is the Dominant Perspective About How Children Learn Science? | |
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| What Techniques and Roles Support Constructivist Learning? | |
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| Inquiry for All Children | |
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| Science For All | |
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| Science for Exceptional Children | |
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| How Can Parents Help Meet Children's Special Needs? | |
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| Planning Inquiry Lessons | |
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| Assessing Student Performance | |
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| Evaluating Student Learning | |
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| Selecting the Tool for the Task | |
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| Inquiry for Scientific Literacy | |
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| What is Scientific Literacy? | |
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| Science as Inquiry for Literacy | |
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| Methods that Use Inquiry to Promote Student Concept Formation | |
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| Techniques for Promoting Student Cooperation | |
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| Recommendations for Enhancing Student's Learning of Science | |
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| Questioning & Inquiry | |
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| Questions on Questions | |
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| What Are the Different Types of Questions? | |
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| What Are the Keys to Effective Questioning? | |
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| How Can You Improve Your Questioning? | |
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| Why Use Students' Questions | |
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| Integration | |
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| What Is Integration? | |
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| Approaches to Integration | |
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| Challenges to Integration | |
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| Science Safety | |
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| Recommendations for Safe Science Experiences | |
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| How Do You Plan for Safety? | |
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| What Are Your Legal Responsibilities? | |
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| Safety Equipment | |
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| Performing Safety Assessments | |
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| What Materials are Necessary for the Activities? | |
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| Storage | |
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| Room Arrangement | |
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| A Final Thought | |
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| Using Educational Technology | |
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| Resources for Best Practices | |
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| Lessons Learned | |
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| Selecting and Using Textbooks | |
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| Best Practices | |
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| Resources for Best Practices | |
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| II. 4-E Inquiry Lessons for Teaching Science | |
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| Life Science Lessons and Activities | |
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| Physical Science Lessons and Activities | |
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| Earth and Space Science Activities | |
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| Appendix: National Science Education Standards: Contents Standards for Grades K-4 and 5-8 | |
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| References | |
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| Index | |