The Science Quest: Using Inquiry/Discovery to Enhance Student Learning, Grades 7-12ISBN: 978-0-7879-8586-8
Paperback
224 pages
February 2008, Jossey-Bass
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The Science Quest introduces the Inquiry/Discovery
instructional framework, an innovative method for captivating
students? interest in science, for building their skills in
scientific thinking, and for dramatically enriching their
understanding of scientific content and concepts. For teachers
curious how to implement ?inquiry? learning as called for in the
National Science Education Standards, this book provides detailed
and practical guidance. It shows teachers how to transform ordinary
lessons in ways that 1) encourage students to take initiative in
posing scientific ?inquiry? questions; and 2) enable students to
independently ?discover? answers to their questions by engaging in
investigative practices and critically evaluating the findings.
Inquiry/Discovery practices can be introduced in stages, starting
with simple activities and gradually increasing the levels of
challenge.
The Science Quest includes everything a teacher needs to bring successful instruction, including:
- Extensive lesson planning and assessment tools
- Suggestions on working with students in teams
- Scores of sample lessons from varied disciplines