Mathematics, Science, & Technology Connections. Teachers Helping Teachers Series

This book promotes an integrated curriculum to assist students in grades 6-9 in seeing the links between different subject areas and in a larger context, the direct relevance of what they are learning in school to their needs later in life. The book uses a problem-solving approach that is "tech...

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Format Book
LanguageEnglish
Published Trifolium Books Inc 1996
Subjects
Academic Achievement
Canada
Construction Materials
Curriculum Enrichment
Design
Environment
Experiential Learning
Force
Foreign Countries
Integrated Curriculum
Intermediate Grades
Junior High Schools
Lesson Plans
Mathematics Education
Motion
Problem Solving
Science Education
Structural Elements (Construction)
Student Evaluation
Technology Education
Canada
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ISBN1895579376
9781895579376

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Summary:This book promotes an integrated curriculum to assist students in grades 6-9 in seeing the links between different subject areas and in a larger context, the direct relevance of what they are learning in school to their needs later in life. The book uses a problem-solving approach that is "technological" in nature: the book provides activities in which students are challenged to design, construct, and evaluate their solutions to problems. The book presents 24 Challenges in four core areas: Structures and Mechanisms; Movement; Forces; and Environment. The book also provides sections covering: How To Use Each Challenge; Blank Working Pages--for teachers and students to produce their own Challenges; Learning Outcomes; Assessment and Evaluation Strategies; Levels of Achievement, with a sample Student Performance Profile; and Questions To Ask at the Planning Stage. Each Challenge includes: theme; title; integration connections--desired learning outcomes; context for the situation; statement of the Challenge; possible materials and equipment; parameters--constraints for solving the Challenge; exploring ideas; choosing and building the solution; reflections; extensions; useful resources; integration connections--prerequisite knowledge in math, science, and technology; and Teacher Talk--for possible solutions, how science and mathematical concepts relate, or for teaching strategies. Lists of useful resources and Internet addresses, and sample suppliers are provided. (SWC)
ISBN:1895579376
9781895579376