Teaching Children Science: A Discovery Approach (Pearson+) 9th Edition By Donald DeRosa
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Teaching Children Science: A Discovery Approach (9th Edition) by Donald DeRosa and Joseph Abruscato is a comprehensive textbook published by Pearson designed for pre-service elementary school educators. The text focuses on equipping teachers with both the pedagogical skills and foundational scientific content necessary to run an active, inquiry-based classroom. [1, 2, 3]
The book is available digitally through the Pearson+ eTextbook subscription service, as well as via retailers like Amazon and VitalSource. [1, 2, 3]
Core Book Specifications
- Authors: Donald A. DeRosa; Joseph Abruscato
- Publisher: Pearson / Pearson+
- Publication Date: 2018 (Print) / 2020 (Pearson+ digital)
- Print ISBN: 978-0134742878 / 0134742877
- eText/Digital ISBN: 978-0134742861 / 0134742915 [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Key Features of the 9th Edition
- NGSS Integration: Fully incorporates the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) to align with modern STEM educational criteria.
- Discovery-Based Approach: Emphasizes hands-on exploration and critical problem-solving over standard memorization.
- Interactive eText: The Pearson+ digital platform includes embedded classroom videos and self-check practice quizzes with feedback.
- Real-World Vignettes: Features updated teaching scenarios that depict real, diverse modern elementary classrooms. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Book Structure & Chapter Breakdown
The textbook is divided cleanly into two operational parts: [1]
Part 1: Strategies and Techniques
- Chapter 1: Inquiry: The Path; Discovery: The Destination
- Chapter 2: Science Practices and Inquiry Process Skills
- Chapter 3: Planning Units and Lessons
- Chapter 4: Creating Environments for Discovery
- Chapter 5: Assessment of Understanding and Inquiry
- Chapter 6: Integrating Science and Engineering [1, 2]
Part 2: Content Knowledge
- Chapter 7: Earth and Space Science
- Chapter 8: The Cosmos
- Chapter 9: Living Things
- Chapter 10: The Human Body
- Chapter 11: Matter and Motion
- Chapter 12: Energy, Technology/Engineering [1]
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