{"product_id":"the-essentials-of-science-grades-k6-effective-curriculum-instruction-and-assessment-priorities-in-practice-9781416605294","title":"The Essentials of Science, Grades K-6: Effective Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (Priorities in Practice)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Essentials of Science, Grades K-6: Effective Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (Priorities in Practice)\u003c\/strong\u003e by Allen, Rick. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781416605294.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow can elementary school teachers—the proverbial jacks-of-all-trades—feel more confident in their knowledge of science and teach science more effectively? The Essentials of Science, K-6 aims to unleash every elementary educators inner science teacher. Through a plethora of classroom examples, interviews with award-winning elementary science teachers and science education experts, and a wide-ranging look at recent research examining the state of science education, readers will learn\n\n* How to align curriculum to state standards using such practices as backward design.\n\n* How to use inquiry-based science to infuse meaning into class investigations and teach students problem-solving skills.\n\n* Strategies for engaging students and keeping the curriculum fresh.\n\n* Ways to increase English language learners participation in and understanding of science.\n\n* How to use formative assessment techniques to determine what students know both before and during lessons.\n\n* How professional development can orient teachers to new content and to a deeper way of seeing the natural world.\n\nWith the right practices, science teachers can make their students journey into learning about the natural world both productive and enjoyable.The Essentials of Science, K-6 provides practical information to help teachers reflect on their own approaches to teaching science and make the transition from apprehension to self-assurance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ASCD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45256118927413,"sku":"ByrdShop_1416605290","price":41.82,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781416605294_58558ea3-2942-4dc7-907a-740728aa6e6c.jpg?v=1779937505","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-essentials-of-science-grades-k6-effective-curriculum-instruction-and-assessment-priorities-in-practice-9781416605294","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}