Reading, Writing, and Inquiry in the Science Classroom, Grades 6-12
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"The strategies align with what our preservice and veteran teachers need to teach in today's classrooms. From newspapers, magazines, and research reports to adolescent trade books, the authors offer numerous strategies for supplementing science classes with various reading materials."
—Amy M. Rogers, Instructor of Education
Lycoming College, Williamsport, PA
Combine literacy and inquiry-based instruction to advance student achievement in science!
Integrating reading and writing with inquiry in the science classroom can present a challenge for teachers who may not have a background in reading instruction and who may be concerned about how to strengthen students' literacy skills while effectively teaching science content.
In this timely resource, Kathleen Chamberlain and Christine Corby Crane demonstrate how nurturing strong communication skills can have a significant impact on student performance, and provide research-based strategies for successfully integrating literacy skills with science instruction. Packed with information about reading and writing pedagogy, science standards, adolescent and young adult literature, and lesson design, this book:
- Addresses the relationship between reading and science education, including the use of textbooks and other materials
- Offers methods for teaching writing in the science classroom
- Highlights the role of technology in enhancing students' science knowledge
- Includes sample lesson plans, graphic organizers, and templates suitable for any secondary science classroom, with modifications for students with special needs
The ultimate blend of theory and practice, Reading, Writing, and Inquiry in the Science Classroom, Grades 6–12 helps educators foster the skills to communicate science ideas and experiences and give students an academic advantage.
Contents
List of Figures
List of Figures
Preface
Preface
Acknowledgments
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
References
Index
Index
Additional materials
Description
"The strategies align with what our preservice and veteran teachers need to teach in today's classrooms. From newspapers, magazines, and research reports to adolescent trade books, the authors offer numerous strategies for supplementing science classes with various reading materials."
—Amy M. Rogers, Instructor of Education
Lycoming College, Williamsport, PA
Combine literacy and inquiry-based instruction to advance student achievement in science!
Integrating reading and writing with inquiry in the science classroom can present a challenge for teachers who may not have a background in reading instruction and who may be concerned about how to strengthen students' literacy skills while effectively teaching science content.
In this timely resource, Kathleen Chamberlain and Christine Corby Crane demonstrate how nurturing strong communication skills can have a significant impact on student performance, and provide research-based strategies for successfully integrating literacy skills with science instruction. Packed with information about reading and writing pedagogy, science standards, adolescent and young adult literature, and lesson design, this book:
- Addresses the relationship between reading and science education, including the use of textbooks and other materials
- Offers methods for teaching writing in the science classroom
- Highlights the role of technology in enhancing students' science knowledge
- Includes sample lesson plans, graphic organizers, and templates suitable for any secondary science classroom, with modifications for students with special needs
The ultimate blend of theory and practice, Reading, Writing, and Inquiry in the Science Classroom, Grades 6–12 helps educators foster the skills to communicate science ideas and experiences and give students an academic advantage.
Contents
List of Figures
List of Figures
Preface
Preface
Acknowledgments
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
References
Index
Index
Additional materials
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Reading, Writing, and Inquiry in the Science Classroom, Grades 6-12
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September 2008 | 136 pages | Corwin
| Format | Published Date | ISBN | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paperback | 01/02/2026 | 9781412960717 | $37.95 |
| Hardcover | 27/02/2023 | 9781412960700 | $79.95 |
| Lifetime | 01/02/2026 | 9781452295527 | $35.00 |
"The strategies align with what our preservice and veteran teachers need to teach in today's classrooms. From newspapers, magazines, and research reports to adolescent trade books, the authors offer numerous strategies for supplementing science classes with various reading materials."
—Amy M. Rogers, Instructor of Education
Lycoming College, Williamsport, PA
Combine literacy and inquiry-based instruction to advance student achievement in science!
Integrating reading and writing with inquiry in the science classroom can present a challenge for teachers who may not have a background in reading instruction and who may be concerned about how to strengthen students' literacy skills while effectively teaching science content.
In this timely resource, Kathleen Chamberlain and Christine Corby Crane demonstrate how nurturing strong communication skills can have a significant impact on student performance, and provide research-based strategies for successfully integrating literacy skills with science instruction. Packed with information about reading and writing pedagogy, science standards, adolescent and young adult literature, and lesson design, this book:
- Addresses the relationship between reading and science education, including the use of textbooks and other materials
- Offers methods for teaching writing in the science classroom
- Highlights the role of technology in enhancing students' science knowledge
- Includes sample lesson plans, graphic organizers, and templates suitable for any secondary science classroom, with modifications for students with special needs
The ultimate blend of theory and practice, Reading, Writing, and Inquiry in the Science Classroom, Grades 6–12 helps educators foster the skills to communicate science ideas and experiences and give students an academic advantage.
Table Of Contents:
- 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