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<p><b>NOTE: Used books, rentals, and purchases made outside of Pearson</b></p> <p>If purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson, the access codes for the Enhanced Pearson eText may not be included, may be incorrect, or may be previously redeemed. Check with the seller before completing your purchase.</p> <p> </p> <p><i>This package includes the Enhanced Pearson eText and bound print book.</i></p> <p><i>For an undergraduate level course in science education</i></p> <p><b><i> </i></b></p> <p><b><i>Teaching Science Through Inquiry-Based Instruction</i></b> provides theory and practical advice for elementary and middle school teachers to help their students learn science. Written at a time of substantive change in science education, this book deals both with what's currently happening and what's expected in science classes in elementary and middle schools. Readers explore the nature of science, its importance in today's world, trends in science education, and national science standards. </p> <p> </p> <p>The <b>Thirteenth Edition</b> is expanded to include information about the <i>Next Generation Science Standard</i>s (NGSS) Performance Expectations for all elementary grade-level activities as well as the <i>National Science Education Standards</i> (NSES). Additionally, the book strives to present manageable ways to successfully bring inquiry into the science classroom by relating <i>A Framework for K-12 Science Education: Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas</i> and the 5E Instructional Model. Each chapter ends with suggested discussion questions and professional practice activities to encourage reflection and extend learning. New NGSS-aligned classroom activities provide examples of instruction that interweave the three dimensions of science. The Enhanced Pearson eText provides a rich, interactive learning environment designed to improve student mastery of content with embedded videos, assessment quizzes, and an activity library. </p> <p> </p>