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Teaching Children Science: A Project-Based Approach, 2/e
Joe Krajcik, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Charlene Czerniak, University of Toledo
Carl Berger, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor


What's New

  • Pedagogy. A new and expanded pedagogical system has been implemented that includes a chapter outline, chapter learning outcomes, key ideas listed in the margin, chapter summary, chapter highlights, key terms and references. Features include a Scenario at the start of each chapter the provides a look into a classroom; Portfolio Activities that provide exercises that explore and expand key content in an applied manner; National Science Education Standards keyed in the margins; and marginal Web links.
  • A More Visual Text. Tables, figures and photos have been added to make the text more visual and engaging.
  • National Science Education Standards. Every chapter fully integrates and provides connections to the National Science Education Standards. A marginal feature links content to specific standards.
  • Web Links. Web link topics are listed in the text's margins. The actual link is available on the text's Online Learning Center.
  • Coverage of Technology. The coverage of technology has been expanded. A special Technology Heading highlights this content in each chapter.
  • Coverage of Assessment. The coverage of assessment has been expanded.
  • Online Learning Center. An Online Learning Center that houses a student study guide, Web links, and additional resources as been developed for the second edition.