Science Worksheets Don't Grow Dendrites 20 Instructional Strategies That Engage the Brain |
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| Author:
| Tate, Marcia L.
Phillips, Warren G. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-74239-631-6 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2011 |
| Publisher: | Hawker Brownlow Education
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $37.95 |
Book Description:
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This book offers 250 fun and engaging science activities that that can be incorporated into lessons to ensure that brain-compatible instruction is taking place. The book also provides teachers with research into the 20 brain compatible strategies, and advice as to why these particular strategies work better than others. Each braincompatible strategy is accompanied by theoretical framework, and examples of successful strategy implementation in classrooms. Brain-compatible strategies...
More DescriptionThis book offers 250 fun and engaging science activities that that can be incorporated into lessons to ensure that brain-compatible instruction is taking place. The book also provides teachers with research into the 20 brain compatible strategies, and advice as to why these particular strategies work better than others. Each braincompatible strategy is accompanied by theoretical framework, and examples of successful strategy implementation in classrooms. Brain-compatible strategies include: brainstorming and discussion, drawing, excursions, games, graphic organisers, humour, experiments, metaphors, and more. Science topics covered include physical science, life science, and Earth and space science.