Differentiated Science Inquiry
Douglas J. Llewellyn
"This very readable book beautifully ties together inquiry, motivational strategies, and differentiation. With multiple examples of science lessons across disciplines, this important book provides a solid rationale for the importance of differentiated inquiry."
—Susan B. Koba, President-Elect
National Science Education Leadership Association
"The author relates his strategies to real-life scenarios and includes hands-on examples that are easy to implement. A must-have for any science teacher!"
—Diane Callahan, Middle School Science Teacher
Fairfield Middle School, OH
Ignite science learning with differentiated instruction
Given that each child learns differently, it makes sense that one type of science instruction does not fit all. Best-selling author Douglas Llewellyn gives teachers standards-based strategies for differentiating inquiry-based science instruction to more effectively meet the needs of all students. This book takes the concept of inquiry-based science education to a deeper level with the author′s unique model, including fresh ideas for engaging students and practical tools for differentiating inquiry instruction. The text demonstrates:
- Methods for determining when and how to provide students with more choices, thereby increasing their ownership and motivation
- Ways to implement differentiated science inquiry in the main areas of science instruction
- Strategies for successfully managing the classroom
Differentiated Science Inquiry offers compelling examples and is filled with helpful how-to′s for modifying existing activities and labs for effective instruction.
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Reviews for Differentiated Science Inquiry
Susan Leeds, Science Curriculum Leader/Teacher "The author relates his strategies to real-life scenarios and includes hands-on examples that are easily implemented into any science curriculum. A must-have for any science teacher!"
Diane Callahan, Middle School Science Teacher "Doug Llewellyn provides yet another insightful book that can be used to improve individual instruction or guide professional development for entire science departments. This book helps teachers provide what each student needs to excel in a manner that can be sustained for years to come. The examples included within provide concrete guidance that can be applied with tomorrow’s first period."
Jeff C. Marshall, Associate Professor, Science Education "This very readable book beautifully ties together inquiry, motivational strategies and differentiation. With multiple examples of science lessons across disciplines, this important book provides a solid rationale for the importance of differentiated inquiry."
Susan B. Koba, President-Elect "This book deals with two of the most difficult pedagogical challenges science teachers must face: conducting inquiry-based investigations and differentiating instruction. It provides new insight and strategies for creating opportunities for all students to become more engaged. Along with classroom examples, the author provides practical suggestions on how to give students more control of meeting their needs. The result is student motivation and proficiency."
Linda Froschauer, Editor "Effective instruction is the goal of every educator, and this excellent resource provides detailed guidance in the use of DSI as the tool to get there."
Cindi Smith-Walters, Biology Professor