The Science Teacher's Activity-a-day, Grades 5-10: Over 180 Reproducible Pages of Quick, Fun Projects That Illustrate Basic Concepts (JB-Ed: 5 Minute FUNdamentals)

by ElaineWood (Author), PamWalker (Author)

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Paperback
2010
$21.23

A hands-on and fun-filled resource for teaching science to middle and high school students New in the 5-Minute Fundamentals Series, The Science Teacher's Activity-A-Day, Grades 6-12, includes 180 easy, five-minute hook or sponge activities to capture learners' attention and introduce lessons. Divided into three units, Physical Science, Life Science, and Earth and Space Science; the activities cover topics based on the National Science Education Standards. * All the book's activities can be done with materials that are inexpensive and easy to find * Includes quick and fun sponge activities that are designed to engage students * All the activities take about 5 minutes to complete The Science Teacher's Activity-a-Day is an ideal resource for middle and high school science teachers.

Synopsis

A hands-on and fun-filled resource for teaching science to middle and high school students New in the 5-Minute Fundamentals Series, The Science Teacher's Activity-A-Day, Grades 6-12, includes 180 easy, five-minute hook or sponge activities to capture learners' attention and introduce lessons. Divided into three units, Physical Science, Life Science, and Earth and Space Science; the activities cover topics based on the National Science Education Standards. * All the book's activities can be done with materials that are inexpensive and easy to find * Includes quick and fun "sponge" activities that are designed to engage students * All the activities take about 5 minutes to complete The Science Teacher's Activity-a-Day is an ideal resource for middle and high school science teachers.

$21.23

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 288
Publisher: Jossey Bass
Published: 15 Oct 2010
ISBN 10: 0470408812
ISBN 13: 9780470408810

Media Reviews

Each activity begins with a concise explanation of the concept upon which it focuses and includes a materials list, the procedure, follow-up questions, and extensions. These high-interest investigations use materials that are inexpensive, easily accessible, and familiar to students ( National Science Teacher's Association.org, October 2010)

Author Bio

PAM WALKER and ELAINE WOOD each have more than twenty years of science teaching experience. They are the authors of dozens of books for middle and high school science teachers and students, including Crime Scene Investigations and Hands-On General Science Activities with Real-Life Applications, both from Jossey-Bass.