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Using Analogies in Middle and Secondary Science Classrooms
Use the power of analogies to enliven your science classroom and meet national standards!
A team of experts offers more than 40 teacher-friendly, ready-to-use analogies for science classrooms and shows teachers how and when to select analogies for instruction, why certain analogies work or don't work, how to gauge their effectiveness, and how to improve them. Linked to NSTA standards, and designed to enhance the presentation and interpretation of analogies through focus, action, and reflection (FAR), this guidebook includes:
- Key science concepts explained through analogies
- Guidelines for teacher- and student-generated analogies
- Research findings on their motivational impact
- Visual aids, science vignettes, and anecdotes
- Grade Level: PreK-12, Elementary, Secondary
- ISBN: 9781412913331
- Published By: Corwin
- Year: 2007
- Page Count: 288
- Publication date: November 13, 2007
Price: $43.95
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