{"product_id":"the-science-quest-isbn-9780787985868","title":"The Science Quest","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe Science Quest\u003c\/i\u003e introduces the Inquiry\/Discovery instructional framework, an innovative method for captivating students? interest in science, for building their skills in scientific thinking, and for dramatically enriching their understanding of scientific content and concepts. For teachers curious how to implement ?inquiry? learning as called for in the National Science Education Standards, this book provides detailed and practical guidance. It shows teachers how to transform ordinary lessons in ways that 1) encourage students to take initiative in posing scientific ?inquiry? questions; and 2) enable students to independently ?discover? answers to their questions by engaging in investigative practices and critically evaluating the findings. Inquiry\/Discovery practices can be introduced in stages, starting with simple activities and gradually increasing the levels of challenge.  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Science Quest\u003c\/i\u003e includes everything a teacher needs to bring successful instruction, including:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExtensive lesson planning and assessment tools\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSuggestions on working with students in teams\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eScores of sample lessons from varied disciplines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Contributors xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eRethinking How Science Is Taught 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCritical Thinking and Inquiry 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Student Inquiry\/Discovery 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeaching Strategies for Inquiry\/Discovery Learning 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eLinking Inquiry\/Discovery and Content Learning 15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Importance of Hands-On Activities 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing Learning Goals 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNecessary Classroom Tools and Resources 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Sample Lesson: Study of Archimedes’ Principle 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstruction Supporting Inquiry\/Discovery Lessons 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessment in Inquiry\/Discovery Lessons 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroducing and Planning Inquiry\/Discovery Lessons 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding ‘‘Rigor’’ into Science Learning 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Levels of Student Responsibility: The Instructional Matrix 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Instructional Matrix in Planning Science Lessons 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigning Inquiry\/Discovery Lesson Sequences 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStructuring Lessons to Best Meet the Potential of Students 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eInquiry\/Discovery Lessons for Middle School 65\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson I: Astronomy (Measuring Distances) 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 2: Study of Mass, Volume, and Density 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 3: Energy Conservation 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eInquiry\/Discovery Lessons for High School 89\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 1: Energy, Work, and Power (Physics) 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 2: Study of Cell Sizes: A Simulation (Biology) 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 3: Effects of Chemicals on Metabolism (Biology and Chemistry) 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 4: Study of Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Water (Chemistry) 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 5: Study of Oxidation and Reduction (Chemistry\/Geology) 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupportive Instruction in Language and Team Building 117\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Scope of Inquiry\/Discovery 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplementing Higher-Order Student Questioning 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Students in Teams 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupportive Strategies for Students with Special Needs 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eService Learning as an Incentive for Inquiry\/Discovery 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntegrating Language Arts and Science: Another Look 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eAssessment of Inquiry\/Discovery and Content Learning 141\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessment Goals in Inquiry\/Discovery Instruction 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApproaches to Assessment 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Teacher’s Shifting Roles in Inquiry\/Discovery Assessment 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Balance of Assessment Practices 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eManaging Inquiry\/Discovery in the Classroom 163\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHomework 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClassroom Management 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClassroom Laboratory Essentials 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting It All Together 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eLooking to the Future: The Globalization Challenge 175\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupport for Dedicated Teachers of Science 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConcluding Thought 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Selected Classroom Resources 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eB Writing Tools 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eC Assessment Tools 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 193\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eTHE AUTHORS \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFRANK X. SUTMAN\u003c\/b\u003e is professor emeritus at Temple University, where he served as science teacher educator, senior scholar, and coordinator of the Center for Science Laboratory Studies.\u003cb\u003e JOSEPH S. SCHMUCKLER\u003c\/b\u003e is lead professor of science education and professor of chemistry at Temple University.\u003cb\u003e JOYCE D. WOODFIELD\u003c\/b\u003e is??a middle-school teacher who has taught numerous subjects, primarily??in the language arts.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE SCIENCE QUEST\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Science Quest\u003c\/i\u003e introduces the Inquiry\/Discovery instructional framework, an innovative method for captivating students' interest in science, for building their skills in scientific thinking, and for dramatically enriching their understanding of scientific content and concepts. For teachers curious about how to implement \"inquiry\" learning as called for in the \u003ci\u003eNational Science Education Standards,\u003c\/i\u003e this book provides detailed and practical guidance. It shows teachers how to transform ordinary lessons in ways that 1) encourage students to take initiative in posing scientific \"inquiry\" questions; and 2) enable students to independently \"discover\" answers to their questions by engaging in investigative practices and critically evaluating the findings. Inquiry\/Discovery practices can be introduced in stages, starting with simple activities and gradually increasing the levels of challenge. \u003ci\u003eThe Science Quest\u003c\/i\u003e includes everything a teacher needs for successful instruction, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExtensive lesson planning and assessment tools\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSuggestions on working with students in teams\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eScores of sample lessons from varied disciplines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book will serve as a guide for preparing the next generation of scientists and scientifically informed citizens.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR \u003ci\u003eTHE SCIENCE QUEST\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A must-read for all aspiring\/inquiring teachers of science.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—ALAN SPRINGEL,\u003c\/b\u003e science teacher, Mainland Regional High School, Linwood, New Jersey \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An excellent guide for teachers who want to engage students in the excitement of true scientific investigation.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—PAMELA FRASER-ADBER,\u003c\/b\u003e director science education, Department of Teaching and Learning, New York, New York \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A great contribution to the school science teaching curriculum.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—DAVID E. 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