Teaching Children About Life and Earth Science: Ideas and Activities Every Teacher and Parent Can Use (Paperback)

~ Elaine Levenson (Author)

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Product Description

Levenson's popular Teaching Children About Science, which has sold 40,000 copies since its 1985 publication, is now expanded into two, idea-filled editions incorporating the latest teaching techniques. These companion guides provide readers and parents with little or no science background with the tools to make science come alive for kids. Activities tie into real-life experiences, encouraging kids to get actively involved in the learning process.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (March 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070376557
• ISBN-13: 978-0070376557
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #455,785 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple science experiments for children, October 25, 1999

By A Customer

I just love this book. It is one I will be using often. If I had been taught this way in school I would have loved science. This book is filled with simple, interesting science lessons and experiments. Divided into eight subjects: models; the five senses; weather; volcanoes, rocks and erosion; animals and insects; seed bearing plants; and ecology. I highly recommend it. It has lessons anyone can do with objects around the house and my kids love it.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy, inexpensive, and fun science for teachers and parents, May 15, 1999

By A Customer

Elaine Levenson has written two of the very best hands-on science books for teachers, parents, or homeschoolers. The experiments are easy to follow and don't require elaborate, expensive equipment or a Ph.D in rocket science. I have used this book in my teaching, writing, and with my own children.With this book, and its companion volume Teaching Children about Physical Science, you'll have everything you need for great science.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, February 10, 2004

By	Carolyn (San Ramon, CA USA) - See all my reviews

I am so glad I bought this book. As a homeschool mom of three,I have spent a lot of money buying books and curriculums for science and this book just explained everything clearly. My son suddenly had this lightbulb go on when I was talking to him about the water cycle and suddenly seeing the examples of them everywhere. Where was this book 5years ago when I first started homeschooling?
Would have saved me some sleepless nights worrying about a science curriculum or how I was going to explain certain concepts to them without having to spend tons of money or paraphrasing everything.
The books has great scripting and leading questions to ask the children. Great visuals as well. I can't wait to get my hands on other books by her.
Carolyn