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

Why and How Should I Teach Science to Children?

CASE STUDY OF AN ELEMENTARY OR MIDDLE GRADE CLASSROOM

>Materials Needed:


1		Obtain permission from the appropriate officials (usually a school district superintendent, curriculum director, or principal and classroom teacher) at an elementary or middle school to conduct a small case study at the school.



2		Research how the school's course of study, curriculum, instructional practices, and assessment techniques compare with the guidelines proposed by national -organizations (such as AAAS, NRC, and NSTA).



3		In your opinion, how well is this school meeting suggested goals? In what ways is it falling short?



4		How well is the school implementing the features of project-based science? In what ways is it failing to -implement project-based science ideas?



5		What obstacles might you face trying to implement project-based science in this environment?



6		Record all of these ideas in your portfolio.

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