Teaching High School Science Through Inquiry: A Case Study Approach [Paperback]

Douglas J. Llewellyn (Author)

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Publication Date: October 19, 2004 | ISBN-10: 0761939385 | ISBN-13: 978-0761939382 | Edition: 1

Case studies, tips, and tools to harness the power of students curiosity and improve achievement in science!

Now from the author of the best-selling Inquire Within comes a groundbreaking book devoted entirely to high school science teachers who desire to improve their teaching and enhance student learning through inquiry.

Teaching High School Science Through Inquiry offers a complete plan for nurturing a culture of inquiry in classrooms and schools. Drawing from current research, case studies, and personal anecdotes, Llewellyn leads teachers on a personal and professional journey to understanding inquiry-based instruction. Paying close attention to national standards, he shows teachers how to help students:

• Develop an understanding of scientific concepts and the nature of science
• Learn the skills and attitudes necessary to become independent thinkers and inquirers about the natural world
• Identify questions and concepts that guide scientific investigations
• Use logic and evidence to formulate and revise scientific explanations  

The American Association for the Advancement of Science, the National Research Council, and the National Science Teachers Association all assert the importance of promoting scientific literacy through the perspectives and methods of inquiry. Teaching High School Science Through Inquiry makes it doable.

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About the Author

Douglas Llewellyn is director of science at the Rochester City School District, a professor of undergraduate- and graduate-level science education at St. John Fisher College in Rochester, a former middle school science teacher, and a former junior high school principal. He is a frequent guest speaker at local and national science conferences and has been involved with numerous National Science Foundation grants on systemic reform.

Product Details

• Paperback: 232 pages
• Publisher: Corwin Press; 1 edition (October 19, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761939385
• ISBN-13: 978-0761939382
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #434,630 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book!, August 3, 2010

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This review is from: Teaching High School Science Through Inquiry: A Case Study Approach (Paperback)

We used this book for a graduate-level teacher certification program, and I found it very straightforward and helpful. If you want to help your students make deeper connections with their material and you want to foster critical-thinking skills and enthusiasm within your classroom, you should be considering Inquiry-Based Learning, and this book is a great way to get started.