Teaching Science in Elementary Schools: 50 Dynamic Activities That Encourage Student Interest in Science - Paperback

by S. Kay Gandy (Author), Harmony Hendrick (Author), Jessica Roberts (Author)

This book provides teachers with 50 dynamic activities to teach science, through music, food, games, literature, community, environment, and everyday objects. The authors share tried and tested ideas from their collective 75 years of teaching experiences. For the busy teacher with little time to plan lessons, resources are provided that include guided worksheets for activities, pre, post and during ideas to accompany activities, and vocabulary and literature connections. With this book in hand, teachers can create opportunities for students to see science in application, and to think logically as they ask questions, test ideas, and solve problems.

Author Biography

Dr. S. Kay Gandy was an elementary teacher of 27 years and a university professor of 17 years. She has worked extensively with teachers around the world and authored books on activities to teach social studies and mapping skills.

Harmony Hendrick is an elementary school teacher of 16 years. She served on committees to develop Kentucky Academic Standards and has shared presentations at state and national levels.

Jessica Roberts is an elementary school teacher of 17 years. She has developed teacher resources and shared presentations at state and national levels.