Hands-On Physical Science Activities For Grades K-6, 2nd EditionISBN: 978-0-7879-7867-9
Paperback
544 pages
April 2006, Jossey-Bass
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—Patti W. Seeholzer, third-grade teacher, River Heights Elementary School, Utah and winner of the 2002 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching
"A great resource for all prospective and practicing elementary
teachers."
—David T. Crowther, associate professor, science education,
University of Nevada, Reno
"The Marv Tolman science activity books were always a hit with
teachers and were valuable for use with my science method course
students."
—Dr. Donald R. Daugs, professor emeritus, Utah State
University
"I love the Hands-On Science books by Marv Tolman. They
sit right next to my desk within easy reach. The lesson plans are
teacher friendly and student friendly. The books are put together
in such a way that it is easy to find any subject. From
Kindergarten to 6th grade the lessons are set up for all students
to use. I know, I have used them in all grades and my students love
to be involved in science. I highly recommend these books for any
teacher whether you struggle with science or are an expert in the
field."
—Marilyn Bulkley, fifth grade teacher, Garfield School
District, Panguitch, Utah
"Our sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-grade students have literally
worn out our copies of Dr. Tolman's Hands-On Activities.
We have two copies of each activity book and students select
them for their concise instructions, excellent diagrams, and
easy-to-find materials. Even though the title indicates grades K-6,
students and teachers in seventh and eighth grades found the
activities very helpful in classroom demonstrations and as a
beginning point for science fair problems. I loved the way
that the activities are divided into the three different
disciplines: physical, earth, and life. It was fast and easy to
locate just what you needed using the table of contents
organization. There was always an activity for whatever concept my
students were learning. Our school will need to purchase the newly
revised activity books."
—Rosalee Riddle, science teacher, Red Hills Middle School,
Richfield, Utah and science curriculum coordinator, Sevier School
District, Richfield, Utah
"Before my current position as science teacher educator, I used
these activity books extensively in teaching science to my sixth
graders. I found them very valuable and helpful in creating lessons
that engaged the students in hands-on activities that effectively
taught science concepts. Now, as an assistant professor of science
education, I continue to use them as I discuss and model hands-on
and inquiry-based science. Additionally, I highly recommend them to
the pre-service students in my elementary science methods courses,
many of whom use them in lesson planning and unit planning for my
class as well as during their practicum and student teaching
experiences."
—Leigh K. Smith, Ph.D., assistant professor, Department of
Science Education, Brigham Young University
"I have taught many science classes for our district over the
last ten years, and I always rely on your Hands-On books for
background information. I have them pulled off of the shelf
now because I am using them to come up with a science/math activity
for my National Board Certification Program. I know I can
trust these books. The information is clearly presented, easy to
understand, and the activities always work."
—Mary Selin, second grade teacher, Davis District and first
grade science trainer for the district, Davis School District,
Utah
"I have used Marv's science books for several years. I love the
experiments. The kids love to try them on their own. They have
easy-to-follow directions and all the materials are readily
available. I especially like the explanations of how and why. The
best thing about these experiments is that they work! I haven't had
one fail yet."
—Keetette Turner, kindergarten teacher, Granite District,
Salt Lake City, Utah
"I began working with Marv Tolman ten years ago. I was new to
the world of elementary teaching. I had heard of a workshop that
helped teachers simplify, and pinpoint science concepts that could
be taught repeatedly through hands-on, basic application. That
workshop was the first of many and I still--ten years later--use
the concepts to teach my students. The basic and simple mechanics
of science that are incorporated into these lessons reach the
gifted and struggling learner and can be adapted and adjusted to
time and to the needs of students’ individual levels and
learning styles."
—Marcie H. Judd, fourth grade teacher, Valley Elementary
School, Kanab School District, Kanab, Utah
"Many elementary teachers lack science background knowledge. The
Hands-On Science Activities series provides teachers with
both background knowledge and engaging methods to help all students
learn science concepts. Marv explains them using simple, clear, and
concise language that equips teachers to teach with confidence.
These books have increased both the accuracy and the quality of
science education."
—Julie Cook, Title I Literacy Coordinator