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Reading, Writing, and Inquiry in the Science Classroom, Grades 6-12
Strategies to Improve Content Learning
First Edition
- Kathleen Chamberlain - Educational Consultant, Rehoboth Beach, DE
- Christine Corby Crane - Educational Consultant, Athens, PA
November 2008 | 136 pages | Corwin
This resource provides background information about reading and writing pedagogy, science standards, adolescent and young adult literature, and lesson designs. The book contains theory and practical applications. Sample lesson plans are included as models for teachers to adapt to meet their own individual classroom needs. Written by a professor of science methods and an educational consultant who specializes in secondary methods and literacy, this bookáoffers graphic organizers, diagrams, and templates that promote literacy within any secondary science curriculum. The authors also discuss using technology in the classroom and meeting the needs of all students in an inclusive setting.
List of Figures
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
1. Constructing a Scientifically Literate Society
2. Textbooks in the Science Classroom
3. Beyond the Textbook
4. Writing in Science
5. Using Technology to Enhance Reading, Writing, and Inquiry
References
Index
“The strategies reflect what our preservice and veteran teachers need to teach in today’s classrooms. From newspapers, magazines, and research reports to adolescent trade books, the authors offer numerous strategies for supplementing science classes with various reading materials.”
Lycoming College
"Thoroughly addresses lesson planning, vocabulary development, graphic organizers, and meeting the needs of students in special education. This book is especially beneficial for new teachers who want to include reading and writing activities in their daily lesson planning in a science classroom."
Middletown Area Middle School, PA