Reading, Writing, and Inquiry in the Science Classroom, Grades 6-12: Strategies to Improve Content Learning

Reading, Writing, and Inquiry in the Science Classroom, Grades 6–12 provides background information about reading and writing pedagogy, science standards, adolescent and young adult literature, and lesson designs. Readers will find theory with practical applications and sample lesson plans as models to adapt for their own individual classroom needs.

Written by a professor of science methods and an educational consultant who specializes in secondary methods and literacy, this book presents:

• Graphic organizers, diagrams, and templates that help teachers promote literacy within any secondary science curriculum
• Discussions on using technology in the classroom
• Methods for meeting the needs of all students in inclusive settings
• Summaries within each chapter