Kid's Eye View of Science

Welcome From the Authors Dedication Preface Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: The Science of Teaching Science The Quest Four Principles From Brain Research Curriculum and the Brain Bringing Together Being There Locations and State/District Curriculum Standards Integration Made Easy Chapter 2: Making Curriculum Bodybrain Compatible The Challenges Common Threads Curriculum Examples Kindergarten First Grade Second Grade Third Grade Fourth Grade Fifth Grade Sixth Grade Science Resources Chapter 3: Localizing Curriculum Making Curriculum as Conceptual as Possible Choosing and Using an Organizing Concept Designing Classroom Curriculum to Fit How the Brain Learns Key Points: What You Want Students to Understand Three Kinds of Key Points Guidelines for Improving Key Points Examples of Key Points Chapter 4: Making Learning Memorable Using Inquiries to Add Action Guidelines for Writing Inquiries Examples of Inquiries Characteristics of Good Inquiries Chapter 5: The Scientific Thinking Processes Relating Brain Research With the Scientific Thinking Processes The Scientific Thinking Processes Chapter 6: Instructional Leadership Setting the Groundwork Preparation Mindful Selection of Instructional Strategies The HET Discovery Process Direct Instruction Other Strategies Chapter 7: Age-Appropriate Curriculum Age Three to First Grade-Comparing the Known to the Unknown Second to Third Grade-Putting Things Together, Taking Things Apart Fourth to Sixth Grade-Simultaneous Ideas Implications Chapter 8: Assessment Assessment and the Two-Step Learning Process A Word About Summative Assessment Thoughts on Criterion-Referenced Assessment Built-in Assessment Tools Basing Formative and Summative Assessment on Inquiries How to Transform an Inquiry into an Assessment Tool Science Assessment Resources Chapter 9: Foundations of Bodybrain-Compatible Learning Science Versus Intuition and Our Own Experiences Mounds of Brain Research . . . Four Consistent Themes Chapter 10: Learning Principle 1-Intelligence as a Function of Experience Physiological Changes Enrichment Theory Lessons to Take Home With You Chapter 11: Learning Principle 2-The Inseparable Bodybrain Learning Partnership A Brief History Emotion-Gatekeeper to Learning and Performance Movement to Enhance Learning Chapter 12: Learning Principle 3-Multiple Intelligences Nature Versus Nurture The Theory of Multiple Intelligences Multiple Intelligences in Action Lessons to Take Home Chapter 13: Principle 4-Learning Is a Two-Step Process Step One: Pattern Seeking Step Two: Developing Programs to Use What We Understand Lessons to Take Home Chapter 14: Creating a Bodybrain-Compatible Learning Environment Ten Elements of a Bodybrain-Compatible Environment 1-Absence of Threat and Nurturing Reflective Thinking 2-Being There Experiences 3-Movement and Aerobic Exercise to Enhance Learning 4-Meaningful Content 5-Enriched Environment 6-Choices 7-Adequate Time 8-Collaboration 9-Immediate Feedback 10-Mastery/Application Appendix A: Getting the Most Out of Your Being There Study Trips Preplanning Training Chaperones Preparing Your Students The Day Before the Study Trip 30 Minutes Before the Study Trip The Bus Trip Responsibilities On-Site Teacher Responsibilities After the Study Trip Appendix B: Lesson Planning Template Lesson Planning Template Example of Lesson Planning Template for Fifth Grade Glossary List of Figures About the Authors Bibliography Index