Teaching Energy Across the Sciences, K-12
Mon, Jun 06, 2016 10:54 AM
I Recommend this Classroom Resource
This book is an excellent choice for classroom teachers who wish to further their understanding of energy in order to learn how to build knowledge of energy for their students, K-12. With energy all around us, children make their own intuitive ideas about what energy is and how it works, for example, turning on a light switch. With this book, you will learn common alternative conceptions of energy, and what you can do to build on them over time to allow students to grow into sophisticated scientific thinkers on the topic. This easy to understand book uses excellent examples, like the cheese puff lab, to give insight at all grade levels: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12, so teachers can match the developmentally appropriate content for their classroom. Inside, you will find a clarification of energy terms, and how to use precise vocabulary with your students. You will also find information about the Five Big Ideas of Energy, and questions for students that allow them to build their ideas over time. In addition, it contains guidelines for assessing student understanding with real-world applications. This book is a clear choice for developing a deeper understanding of energy for both teachers and students.