Reading, Writing, and Inquiry in the Science Classroom, Grades 6-12

List of Figures Preface Acknowledgments About the Authors 1. Constructing a Scientifically Literate Society What Is Science? What Is Scientific Literacy? How Do We Reach Scientific Literacy? Classroom Strategies Questioning Inquiry Teaching Models 5E Lesson Design Generative Learning Model Assessing Inquiry Standards Summary 2. Textbooks in the Science Classroom Quality and Appropriateness of Textbooks Readability of Texts Students' Reading Abilities Matching Texts and Students Other Considerations for Textbook Evaluations Strategies for Using Textbook Materials Pre-Reading Activities Vocabulary Development Setting a Purpose for Reading During Reading Post-Reading Activities Summary 3. Beyond the Textbook Literature for Adolescents Genres of Trade Books Children's Books Comic Books and Graphic Novels Poetry Nursery Rhymes and Children's Songs Newspapers and Popular Magazines Book Talks Literature Circles Summary Books for Science Selected Trade Books Mentioned in This Chapter Web Sites Referenced 4. Writing in Science Why Writing? Types of Writing Informal Writing Tasks Formal Writing Tasks Formal Scientific Writing Formal Creative Writing Tasks Assessing Students' Work Creating the Environment Summary 5. Using Technology to Enhance Reading, Writing, and Inquiry Why Use Technology? Getting Started Hypermedia Geocaching Using the Internet Webquests Streaming Video The Globe Program Project Feeder Watch Course Management Systems Other Equipment Digital Cameras Handheld Computers Data Analysis Programs Databases Spreadsheets Technology and Writing Inspiration Claymation Visual Communicator Evaluating Software Programs Challenges Summary Sources for Computer Programs Referenced in This Chapter Web Sites Referenced in This Chapter Additional Web Sites of Interest References Index