Teaching science in elementary and middle school : a cognitive and cultural approach / Cory A. Buxton, Eugene F. Provenzo, Jr.

An introductory science curriculum and methods guide for pre-service teachers in primary and middle schools. It provides conceptual understanding of standards-based science content from the four scientific disciplines and application of scientific methods and processes of inquiry to the learning of these science concepts.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Ch. 1. The nature of science -- Ch. 2. Science education in social context -- Ch. 3. Toward a philosophy of hands-on inquiry-based science education -- Ch. 4. Diverse learners in the science classroom -- Ch. 5. Observing as a scientist and as a science teacher -- Ch. 6. Understanding and teaching earth and space sciences -- Ch. 7. Understanding and teaching biology -- Ch. 8. Understanding and teaching chemistry -- Ch. 9. Understanding and teaching physics -- Ch. 10. Teacher professional development : growing as a teacher of science -- App. The National Science Education Standards for Science Content.