Science Instruction in the Middle and Secondary Schools: Developing Fundamental Knowledge and Skills, Pearson Etext with Loose-Leaf Version -- Access

KEY BENEFIT Gives pre-service and novice science teachers a solid understanding of the basics of science teaching--purpose, planning, assessing, teaching, and managing; supports science teaching and learning as reflected in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS): and prepares teacher candidates to demonstrate the skills and knowledge called for in the 2012 NSTA Standards for Science and Teacher Preparation KEY TOPICS Science teaching purpose, planning, assessing, teaching, and management; the science learning environment; the nature of science and engineering and technology; inquiry and science teaching; diverse adolescent learners and differentiated instruction; learning in middle grades and secondary schools; lecture, discussion, and demonstration; science, engineering, and societal issues; laboratory work and fieldwork; safety in the laboratory and classroom; computers and electronic technologies MARKET For pre-service and beginning science teachers