Resources for Teaching Elementary School Science (1996) / Chapter Skim
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Part 1. Introduction to the Guide
Part 1. Introduction to the Guide
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In response to this need, the National Science Resources Center (NSRC) , sponsored jointly by the National Academy of Sciences and the Smithsonian Institution, has produced Resc~urcesfor Teaching E~rnentary School Science an annotated guide to hands-on, inquiry-centered curriculum materials and sources of information and assistance for teaching elementa~y school science.
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It contains four parts: · Part 1: Introduction to the Guide Part 2: Elementary School Science Curriculum Materials Part 3: Teacher's References Part 4: Ancillary Resources for Elementary Science Teachers Part 2 contains about 350 individual entries that list and annotate curriculum materials. (The process by which these materials were selected is described below, in the section on "NSRC's Curriculum Evaluation Criteria and Review Process.")
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NSRC's Curriculum Evaluation Criteria alla Review Process Consistent with the NSRC's philosophy of science teaching and with the recently published National Science Education Standarcts of the National Research Council, the materials included in this guide are hands-on and inquiry-centered. Briefly described, such materials provide opportunities for children to learn through direct observation and experimentation; they engage students in experiences not simply to confirm the "right" answer but to investigate the nature of things and to arrive at explanations that are scientifically correct and satisfying to children; they offer students opportunities to experiment productively, to ask questions and find their own answers, and to develop patience, persistence, and confi(lence in their ability to tackle and solve real problems.
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Most members of the teams were lead sci ence teachers or master teachers who had taught in school districts with effective science programs. Their backgrounds included participation in numerous science curriculum development activities; they had training and experience teaching children with different learning styles and abilities, and had taught student populations representing diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
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Computer software for elementary science, audiovisual materials, science trade books, and elementary science textbooks are not included. Many excellent science software and audiovisual products exist, can play an important role in the science classroom, and can be integrated with print materials and kits to enrich science teaching.
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Getting Started Reaclers with differing experience in the teaching of elementary school science will no doubt use this volume. The National Science Resources Center encourages those wanting to get under way with hancls-on inquiry-centered science teaching as weD as those experienced in this style of teaching to explore the wide array of materials and resources described here.
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