Science Fare: An Illustrated and Catalog of Toys, Books, and Activities for Kids

Wendy Saul

Alan R. Newman

Children's Books

Harpercollins Childrens Books

What does a Science Workshop look like in a real classroom? How do Science Workshop teachers plan? Where does literacy instruction come into play? How do you track children's learning? This second edition, chock-full of new information and ideas, leaves teachers even more eager to implement an inquiry-based science curriculum. NEW features: 
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<li>Wendy Saul frames the book with a new introduction providing a theoretical overview and a new final chapter about the future of science and "action research."</li> <li>Updated plans for organizing the Workshop from Charles Pearce and Jeanne Reardon.</li> <li>Two new chapters, by Donna Dieckman and Jeanne Reardon, focus on science reading and writing to support inquiry.</li> <li>A new chapter on Assessment by classroom teacher Donna Dieckman.</li> <li>All new resources including websites by resource specialist Donna Neutze.</li> </ul> Practical suggestions, strategies and materials abound. Living examples demonstrate how a Science Workshop fosters authentic inquiry across the curriculum, and supports a classroom where choice and interaction thrive. "Science Workshop takes inquiry-based science to a level that empowers children to be scientists for the rest of their lives," noted Science and Children about the first edition. This new edition adds 10 more years of experience and ideas for sharing inquiry with young people.

Science Workshop: Reading, Writing, and Thinking Like a Scientist, Second Edition

Jeanne Reardon

Charles Pearce

Science & Math

Heinemann

It's time to rethink the traditional science fair, with its tired tri-fold posters and first-prize ribbons. It's time to create an event where children share the results of authentic, personally meaningful explorations with one another rather than compete for adults' praise and attention. It's time for a Kids' Inquiry Conference (KIC). Beyond the Science Fair is a how-to manual for organizing and hosting a KIC that's linked to your curricular planning and goals. Beginning with a snapshot of a KIC developed by the authors, Beyond the Science Fair guides you through the specifics of organizing and hosting the conference in your classroom, school, or district, with: <ul>
<li>a wealth of narrative descriptions of KIC classrooms</li> <li>examples of student projects</li> <li>personal reflections by students and teachers involved in KICs</li> <li>tips on encouraging student involvement</li> <li>an extensive resource list</li> <li>26 helpful, reproducible forms like student registrations, promotional flyers, and letters to parents.</li> </ul> Then Beyond the Science Fair details how KICs can contribute toward your curricular objectives, including information on how they help you: <ul>
<li>meet science and literacy standards</li> <li>develop students' critical-thinking, analytical, and presentation skills</li> <li>implement inquiry-based science instruction</li> <li>use cross-curricular learning to support scientific inquiry.</li> </ul> Adopt a more meaningful and student-centered alternative to the science fair. Read Beyond the Science Fair and create opportunities for kids to investigate their world and share the products of their natural curiosity with a scientific community of their peers.

Beyond the Science Fair: Creating a Kids' Inquiry Conference

Charles R. Pearce

Dona Dieckman

Science, Nature & How It Works

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