Design and Demonstration of Science Activities for Elementary Schools in the United States

Author: George C. Lobell (USA)
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: After reading this book, the first thing that comes to mind is that if our children could receive such comprehensive and systematic science education from an early age in such joyful play, the future of our society would undoubtedly be full of hope. Because science will enable them to solve problems with a more open mindset and live in a more civilized way; science helps them appreciate the laws of nature and the beauty of the universe, science brings them inner fulfillment, and science helps them care about all animals, our natural environment, and social environment, encouraging them to protect existing resources for themselves and future generations. In other words, this book not only helps children experience the influence of science from an early age but also cultivates a strong sense of concern and deep responsibility among young people for the environment, society, and the Earth in which we live. The focus of this edition remains on hands-on and minds-on methods. Dewey said, "Learning by doing," which is precisely the core of this book. For students, the best learning method is through direct, hands-on experience. While the scientific explanations of natural phenomena provided by teachers may be interesting, they often lack intuitive materials and meaning for students. This book offers many complete activities for teachers, student teachers, and students, so even those new to science can successfully carry them out. Therefore, the materials are also the most common and inexpensive to be found at home, local markets, or in classrooms. The activities can be used as student experiments, group activities, or teacher demonstrations. Many of the ideas in this book will greatly enrich the curriculum design for curriculum coordinators, science supervisors, and other school administrators.