Foreword by Page Keeley

Preface

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

Introduction

1. General Science Instruction

Encourage Students to Become More Involved and Interested in Science

Guide Students to Engage in Science-Appropriate Discourse

Utilize Graphic Organizers in Your Classroom

Increase Depth of Coverage to Improve Student Learning

Foster Self-Efficacy and Motivation in Your Students

Challenge Your Students With Different Levels of Questioning

Try Using the 5E Instructional Model

Support Your Students to Engage Effectively in Disciplinary Argumentation

Utilize Mind Mapping to Improve Student Achievement

Test Students' Ideas to Facilitate Reasoning Skills

Create an Emotionally Positive Science Classroom Environment

Engage Students Who Have a History of Poor School Achievement

Include Students With Special Needs in Student-Centered Instruction

2. Scientific Inquiry and Laboratory Experience

Engage Your Students in Inquiry-Based Science

Teach Model-Based Inquiry Over the Scientific Method

Use Problem-Based Learning to Introduce Students to Inquiry-Based Science

Implement Inquiry-Based Instruction in Low-Track Classes

Attain Educational Goals Through Laboratory Experiences

Convert Traditional Labs to Inquiry-Based Activities

Align the Goals of Dissection to the Curriculum

3. Collaborative Teaching and Learning

Fine-Tune Collaborative Student Relationships With the Socratic Seminar

Teach Your Students Collaborative Strategies and Skills

Utilize Formal Cooperative Learning Methods in the Classroom

Introduce Students to Constructive, Cooperative, and Academic Controversy

Communicate Beyond the Classroom by Using Electronic Pen Pals

4. Utilizing Technology for the Classroom and Professional Development

Add Technological Tools to Your Students' Learning

Put Your Students' Internet Skills to Use in the Classroom

Use Technology to Accommodate Students' Different Learning Styles

Give Students Opportunities to Use Media Production for Classwork

Incorporate Mobile Technology into Student Assignments

Model Inquiry With Students Using Limited Resources

Update Your Approach to Literacy-Related Content Activities

Foster Literacy Development Through Visual Texts and Media

Utilize Portable Media Players to Bring Exemplary Resources Into Teaching

Find Opportunities to Record Yourself Teaching to Share With Peers

5. Science Assessment

Look at Formative Assessment in a Coherent and Cohesive Way

Use Standards-Based Inquiry to Prepare Students for Standards-Based Tests

Align Instruction and Assessment Tools to State Curriculum Standards

Utilize Formative Assessment to Better Engage Students in Content and Instruction

Add a Classroom Response System for Instant Formative Assessment

Design Formative Assessment for Data to Inform Instruction

Encourage Assigned Textbook Reading by Giving Open-Book Tests

Focus on Students' Writing Strengths

6. Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning

Avoid Culturally Stereotyping Science Students

Make Academic Success Your First Priority for All Students

Reach Out to Students From Unfamiliar Cultural and Linguistic Backgrounds

Structure Homework for Success for Students From Nondominant Backgrounds

Develop Science Standards With a Multicultural Perspective

Broaden Discourse Opportunities to Invite a Diverse Range of Contributions

Provide Diverse Learning Opportunities for Student Discourse

Manage and Change Your Students' Misconceptions

Guide Students to Choose Authentic Problems to Solve

Utilize Meaningful Cues With Your English Language Learners

Provide ELLs With Opportunities for Extended Interactions in Group Work

7. The Complex Nature of the Gender Gap in Science

Examine the Evolving Nature of Gender Issues in Science Classrooms

Change the Opportunities and Experiences of Girls in the Science Classroom

Represent Science in Ways That Encourage Girls to Stay Interested

Improve Attitudes Toward Science Through STS Approaches

8. Science and Literacy

Address the Three Key Elements of Reading Fluency in Science Instruction

Use Scaffolding to Improve Science Reading Comprehension

Consider Reading as Inquiry With Primary Literature

Focus on Developing Scientific Literacy and Student Reasoning

Use Paraphrasing to Promote Reading Comprehension in Science Textbooks

Utilize Think-Alouds to Reveal Students' Thought Processes While Reading

Select Commercial Reading Programs That Can Improve Scientific Literacy

Use a Variety of Print Materials to Inspire Student Reading and Writing

Expand Vocabulary Instruction to Improve Comprehension and Motivation

Use Students' Native Languages in Science Literacy Instruction

9. Families and Science Instruction

Avoid the "Blame Game" Mindset

Involve Low-Income Parents in Their Children's Academic Learning

Understand How Homework Can Present Problems for Students and Families

Change Parents' Attitudes Toward Science to Change Students' Attitudes

Involve Community Members in Learning to Explore Home-Based Discourse

Recognize the Diverse Needs of Language-Minority Students and Families

Consider Parental Responses to a Child's Learning Disability

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