Science Instruction in the Middle and Secondary Schools: Developing Fundamental Knowledge and Skills, 8th edition

Published by Pearson (April 23, 2014) © 2015

  • Eugene L. Chiappetta University of Houston
  • Thomas R. Koballa

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Table of contents

1. Thoughts and Actions of Beginning Science Teachers
2. The Purpose of Science Teaching
3. Planning to Teach Science
4. Assessing Science Learning
5. Teaching Science
6. The Science Learning Environment
7. The Nature of Science and Engineering and Technology
8. Inquiry and Science Teaching
9. Divers Adolescent Learners and Differentiated Instruction
10. Learning in Middle Grades and Secondary Schools
11. Lecture, Discussion and Demonstration
12. Science, Engineering and Societal Issues
13. Laboratory Work and Fieldwork
14. Safety in the Laboratory and Classroom
15. Computers and Electronic Technologies

Author bios

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