Outline of the Sourcebook for Teaching Science
(Corresponding Internet resources under construction)
(Corresponding Internet resources under construction)
I. Developing Scientific Literacy
(1) Building a Scientific Vocabulary
- (1.1) Biology Vocabulary
- (1.2) Chemistry Vocabulary
- (1.3) Physics Vocabulary
- (1.4) Earth and Space Science Vocabulary
(2) Developing Science Reading Skills
- (2.1) Science Reading Comprehension – Cloze
- (2.2) Science Reading Comprehension – Jigsaw
- (2.3) Science Vocabulary in Spanish and English
- (2.4) Scientific Terminology – Linking Languages
(3) Developing Science Writing Skills
- (3.1) Science Note Taking
- (3.2) Science Journaling
- (3.3) Science Essay Questions
- (3.4) Types of Science Writing
- (3.5) Science Writing Style
(4) Science, Technology and Society
- (4.1) Science and Society
- (4.2) Science and Other Subjects
- (4.3) Careers in Science
- (4.4) Science and Technological Innovation
II Developing Scientific Reasoning
(5) Employing Scientific Methods
- (5.1) Discrepant Events – Establishing a “Need to Know”
- (5.2) Developing Scientifically Oriented Questions
- (5.3) Observation vs. Inference
- (5.4) Brainstorming and Hypothesizing
- (5.5) Experimental Design
- (5.6) Independent Variables
- (5.7) Writing Clear Procedures
- (5.8) Using History to Teach Scientific Methods
- (5.9) Indirect Evidence – “Black Box” Experiments
- (5.10) Evaluating Hypotheses
(6) Developing Scientific Reasoning Skills
- (6.1) Levels of Reasoning
- (6.2) Inductive Reasoning
- (6.3) Deductive Reasoning
- (6.4) Lateral Thinking
(7) Thinking Critically & Resolving Misconceptions
- (7.1) Critical Thinking
- (7.2) Evaluating Claims
- (7.3) Using a Decision-Making Matrix
- (7.4) Misconceptions in Physics
- (7.5) Misconceptions in Chemistry
- (7.6) Misconceptions in Biology
- (7.7) Misconceptions in Earth and Space Sciences
III. Developing Scientific Understanding
(8) Organizing Science Information and Concepts
- (8.1) Advance Organizers
- (8.2) Orders of Magnitude – The Universe in Powers of Ten
- (8.3) Organizational Hierarchy in Biology
- (8.4) Organization of the Chemistry Curriculum
- (8.5) Organization of the Physics Curriculum
- (8.6) Earth Systems Interactions
(9) Graphic Organizers for Science
- (9.1) Conceptual Grids
- (9.2) Venn Diagrams
- (9.3) Flow Charts
- (9.4) Mind Maps
- (9.5) Concept Maps
(10) Learning Science with Analogies
- (10.1) Extended Science Analogies
- (10.2) Analogies for Learning Physics
- (10.3) Analogies for Learning Chemistry
- (10.4) Analogies for Learning Biology
- (10.5) Analogies for Learning Earth and Space Science
(11) Tools for Improving Memory in Science
- (11.1) The Primacy and Recency Effect
- (11.2) Expanding Short-Term Memory by Chunking
- (11.3) Science Acronyms and Abbreviations
- (11.4) Acrostics for Memorizing Lists
(12) Structure and Function in Science
- (12.1) Form and Function in Machines
- (12.2) Structure and Function in Anatomy and Physiology
- (12.3) Structure and Function in Plants
- (12.4) Structure and Function at a Molecular Level
- (12.5) Model Building
(13) Games for Learning Science
- (13.1) Science Jeopardy
- (13.2) Science Taboo
- (13.3) Science Bingo
- (13.4) Science Pictionary
- (13.5) Science Bowl
- (13.6) Science Baseball
- (13.7) What in the World?
- (13.8) Twenty-One Questions
- (13.9) Logic Games
IV. Developing Scientific Problem Solving Skills
(14) Science Word Problems
- (14.1) Translating Common Words into Mathematical Symbols
- (14.2) Translating Natural Language into Algebraic Expressions
- (14.3) Translating Algebraic Expressions into Natural Language
(15) Geometric Principles in Science
- (15.1) Developing Measurement Scales
- (15.2) Indirect Measurement in Science
- (15.3) Ratios for Solving Problems in Science
- (15.4) Surface Area to Volume Ratios
- (15.5) Surface Area to Volume Ratios in Living Systems
- (15.6) The Inverse Square Law in the Physical Sciences
- (15.7) Scientific Applications of Conic Sections
(16) Diagramming and Visualizing Problems in Science
- (16.1) Vector Diagrams
- (16.2) Interpreting Scientific Diagrams
- (16.3) Pictorial Riddles
- (16.4) Analyzing Photographs
- (16.5) Digital Movies and Animations
- (16.6) Extrapolation
- (16.7) Interactive Scientific Simulations
(17) Dimensional Analysis
- (17.1) Unit Measures
- (17.2) Fundamental Quantities
- (17.3) SI and Non-SI Units
- (17.4) CGS and MKS Units
- (17.5) Discovering Physical Laws Using Dimensional Analysis
- (17.6) Simplifying Calculations with Dimensional Analysis
- (17.7) Solving Problems with Dimensional Analysis
(18) Stoichiometry – Interactions of Matter
- (18.1) Predicting Oxidation States and Ions
- (18.2) Predicting Polyatomic Ions, Reactants, and Products
- (18.3) Techniques for Balancing Equations
V. Developing Scientific Research Skills
(19) Scientific Databases
- (19.1) Databases in Chemistry
- (19.2) Databases in Biology
- (19.3) Databases in Health
- (19.4) Databases in Earth and Space Sciences
- (19.5) Databases in Physics
(20) Graphing, Spreadsheets & Scientific Data Analysis
- (20.1) Calculations and Computer Modeling
- (20.2) Relating Graphs to Real-World Experiences
- (20.3) Graphing Stories
- (20.4) Scatter and Line Graphs
- (20.5) Column and Bar Graphs
- (20.6) Pie and Area Graphs
- (20.7) High-Low, Combination, and Log Plots
- (20.8) Statistics
(21) Mapping and Visualizing Science Data
- (21.1) Map Construction
- (21.2) Topographic Maps
- (21.3) Mapping Data Electronically
- (21.4) Weather Maps
- (21.5) Environmental Maps
- (21.6) Astronomy Maps
- (21.7) Interpreting Aerial and Satellite Photographs
(22) Science Inquiry and Research
- (22.1) Inquiry
- (22.2) Sensors and Probeware
- (22.3) Problem-Based Learning
- (22.4) Forums and Debates
- (22.5) Rotating Laboratories
- (22.6) Citing Research
(23) Science Projects & Fairs
- (23.1) Writing Research Questions
- (23.2) Developing a Research Proposal
- (23.3) Conducting Research
- (23.4) Sharing Your Findings
VI. Resources for Teaching Science
(24) Science Curriculum and Instruction
- (24.1) The Nature of Science
- (24.2) Theories and Perspectives in Science Education
- (24.3) Developments in Science Curriculum and Instruction
- (24.4) The Science Curriculum
- (24.5) Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate
- (24.6) Teaching Science Inquiry
- (24.7) Teaching Science to English Language Learners
- (24.8) Teaching Science with Humor
- (24.9) Professional Development in Science Education
- (24.10) Science Field Trips and Guest Speakers
(25) Planning and Managing Science Instruction
- (25.1) Establishing Science Learning Objectives
- (25.2) Developing a Science Lesson Plan
- (25.3) Developing a Science Semester Plan
- (25.4) Getting to Know Your Students
- (25.5) Managing the Classroom and Laboratory Effectively
- (25.6) Assessing Student Performance
- (25.7) Evaluating Teaching Performance
(26) The Science Laboratory
- (26.1) Equipping the Science Laboratory
- (26.2) Writing Successful Grant Proposals
- (26.3) Common and Inexpensive Sources of Chemicals
- (26.4) Preparing Stock Solutions
- (26.5) Laboratory Safety
- (26.6) Safety Equipment Checklist
- (26.7) Chemical Hazards and Storage
- (26.8) Disposal of Chemicals
- (26.9) Accidents
(27) Science reference information
- (27.1) Writing Style Guidelines
- (27.2) Units, Constants and Conversions
- (27.3) Chemical Properties
- (27.4) Graph Paper, Protractors, and Rulers