Professional development leaders will find what they need to help teachers understand and use the many connections between balanced literacy instruction and experiential science. Organized around eight complete modules, the comprehensive Guide shows how to make talk and writing essential tools in science inquiry. The eight modules cover:
- Foundations, from the nature of scientific inquiry to the importance of teacher questions (modules 1 and...
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Professional development leaders will find what they need to help teachers understand and use the many connections between balanced literacy instruction and experiential science. Organized around eight complete modules, the comprehensive Guide shows how to make talk and writing essential tools in science inquiry. The eight modules cover:
- Foundations, from the nature of scientific inquiry to the importance of teacher questions (modules 1 and 2)
- Classroom talk, from creating a culture of talk to gathering ideas and making meaning (modules 3, 4, and 5)
- Writing, from the anatomy of science notebooks to their implementation and to writing beyond the notebook (modules 6, 7, and 8).
Each one includes an overview of the key content, an outline of the preparation and materials needed, step-by-step session directions including how to use the DVD materials. There is also ample guidance for customizing the program to meet your needs.
The DVD includes:
- Classroom videos with transcripts and notes
- Handouts, take-home packets, and mini-lessons
- Student samples
- Participant readings
- A bibliography for further readings
- Facilitator slides.
Science and Literacy is the guidebook to strengthen science knowledge as it develops authentic literacy skills.