Taking Science to School: Learning and Teaching Science in Grades K-8

by Center for Education, National Research Council, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education

Book Overview

What is science for a child? How do children learn about science and how to do science? Drawing on a vast array of work from neuroscience to classroom observation, Taking Science to School provides a comprehensive picture of what we know about teaching and learning science from kindergarten through eighth grade. By looking at a broad range of questions, this book provides a basic foundation for guiding science teaching and supporting students in...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0309102057
• ISBN13: 9780309102056
• Release Date: May 2007
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Length: 404 Pages
• Weight: 2.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.2" x 10.3"
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 8