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Place-Based Science Teaching and Learning
40 Activities for K-8 Classrooms

First Edition
  • Cory A. Buxton - Oregon State University, USA, University of Georgia, Athens, USA, University of Miami, Coral Gables, USA, University of New Orleans, USA
  • Eugene F. Provenzo, Jr. - University of Miami, USA

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Learning Styles | Science

June 2011 | 248 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
Place-Based Science Teaching and Learning: 40 Activities for K-8 Classrooms address the challenges facing primary and secondary school teachers as they attempt to make science learning relevant to their students. The text provides teachers with a rationale and a set of example activities for teaching science in a local context. Teaching and learning science using this approach will help students to engage with science learning and come to understand the importance of science in their everyday lives.
 
Preface
 
Introduction to Place-Based Science Teaching and Learning
 
Part I: Activities to Promote Place-Based Science Teaching in the Classroom
 
Part II: Activities to Promote Place-Based Science Teaching in the School Building
 
Part III: Activities to Promote Place-Based Science Teaching on the School Grounds
 
Part IV: Activities to Promote Place-Based Science Teaching in the Neighborhood
 
Part V: Activities to Promote Place-Based Science Teaching the Broader Community
 
Conclusion
 
Appendix: Resources for Place-Based Science Teaching and Learning

“I would very likely use this book for my course - as previously stated, it’s easy reading. Activities are simple for students…It’s a win-win situation for all teachers and students.”

Carolyn Cyriaque
Chicago State University

Other Sage text was more appropriate to my course

Dr David Hampton
Special Education, Bowling Green State University
February 14, 2013

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ISBN: 9781412975254
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