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Author Shiverdecker, Terry, 1956- author.

Title Inquiring scientists, inquiring readers in middle school : using nonfiction to promote science literacy grades 6-8 / Terry Shiverdecker, Jessica Fries-Gaither
Published Arlington, Virginia : NSTA Press, National Science Teachers Association, [2017]

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Description 1 online resource (vii, 376 pages)
Contents Part I: Integrating science and literacy instruction -- Part II: The inquiry units
Summary This book blends inquiry-based science and literacy instruction to support learning and maximize time, and provides lessons that integrate all aspects of literacy, a learning-cycle framework, and investigations that support current standards and encompass life, physical, and Earth and space sciences. Units include scientific background, common misconceptions, annotated text lists, safety considerations, differentiation strategies, reproducible student pages, and assessments
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on March 05, 2020)
Subject Science -- Study and teaching (Middle school) -- United States
Science -- Methodology -- Study and teaching (Middle school)
Language arts (Middle school) -- United States
English language -- Composition and exercises -- Study and teaching (Middle school)
Report writing -- Study and teaching (Middle school)
Inquiry-based learning.
Interdisciplinary approach in education.
SCIENCE -- Study & Teaching.
English language -- Composition and exercises -- Study and teaching (Middle school)
Inquiry-based learning
Interdisciplinary approach in education
Language arts (Middle school)
Science -- Study and teaching (Middle school)
United States
Form Electronic book
Author Fries-Gaither, Jessica, 1977- author.
LC no. 2016045649
ISBN 9781681400044
1681400049
Other Titles Using nonfiction to promote science literacy grades six - eight