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Sharing Books, Talking Science: Exploring Scientific Concepts with Children's Literature,New
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Science is everywhere, in everything we do, see, and read. Booksall booksoffer possibilities for talk about science in the illustrations and text once you know how to look for them. Children's literature is a natural avenue to explore the seven crosscutting concepts described in the Next Generation Science Standards*, and with guidance from Valerie BangJensen and Mark Lubkowitz, you will learn to develop the mindset necessary to think like a scientist, and then help your students think, talk, and read like scientists.Sharing Books Talking Science is an engaging and userfriendly guide that provides practical, real world understandings of complex scientific concepts using children's literature. By demonstrating how to work in a very familiar and comfortable teaching contextread aloudto address what may be less familiar and comfortable contentscientific conceptsValerie and Mark empower teachers to use just about any book in their classroom to help deepen students' understanding of the world.Valerie and Mark supply you with everything you need to know to get to the heart of each concept, including a primer, questions and strategies to spot a concept, and ways to prompt students to see and talk about it. Each chapter offers a list of suggested titles (many of which you probably already have) to help you get started right away, as well as 'topic spotlight' sections that help you connect the concepts to familiar topics such as eating, seasons, bridges, size, and water. With Sharing Books Talking Science, you will have the tools and confidence to explore scientific concepts with your students. Learn how to 'talk science' with any book so that you can infuse your curriculum with scientific thinking...even when you aren't teaching science. *Next Generation Science Standards is a registered trademark of Achieve. Neither Achieve nor the lead states and partners that developed the Next Generation Science Standards were involved in the production of this product, and do not endorse it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Sharing Books, Talking Science'? A: 'Sharing Books, Talking Science' explores how children's literature can be used to teach scientific concepts effectively. It provides strategies for educators to engage students in scientific thinking through familiar reading contexts.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The authors of 'Sharing Books, Talking Science' are Valerie Bang-Jensen and Mark Lubkowitz, both experienced educators in the field of science and literature.
- Q: What age group is this book suitable for? A: 'Sharing Books, Talking Science' is designed for educators working with children, making it suitable for early childhood and elementary education settings.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Sharing Books, Talking Science' contains 152 pages, providing a comprehensive guide for teachers.
- Q: Is this book in paperback or hardcover? A: 'Sharing Books, Talking Science' is available in paperback format, making it easy to handle and read.
- Q: When was 'Sharing Books, Talking Science' published? A: 'Sharing Books, Talking Science' was published on February 15, 2017.
- Q: Does this book provide practical activities for teachers? A: Yes, the book includes practical strategies, questions, and suggested titles to help teachers integrate scientific concepts into their reading lessons effectively.
- Q: How can this book support the Next Generation Science Standards? A: 'Sharing Books, Talking Science' helps educators align their teaching with the Next Generation Science Standards by exploring crosscutting concepts through children's literature.
- Q: Are there any specific topics covered in the book? A: The book covers various scientific concepts, including topics like eating, seasons, bridges, size, and water, providing a broad foundation for discussions.
- Q: Can this book help with teaching science even if I'm not a science expert? A: Absolutely. 'Sharing Books, Talking Science' empowers educators to teach science concepts confidently using literature, regardless of their science background.