| Investigating Natural Disasters Through Children's Literature: An Integrated Approach Contributor(s): Fredericks, Anthony D. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1563088614 ISBN-13: 9781563088612 Publisher: Libraries Unlimited OUR PRICE: $34.65 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2001 Annotation: Natural disasters enthrall with their potency, might, and devastation. Tap into students' inherent awe of storms, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, floods, avalanches, landslides, and tsunamis to open their minds to the wonders and power of the natural world. Using quality children's literature as a springboard to learning, this guide extends the understanding of science concepts through short activities, longer projects, and adventures. This participatory approach keeps the focus on the processes of science and promotes a personal response to learning. Students can use the literature and activities not just to better understand the forces of nature, but to grasp the implications of that potency on the lives of people near and far. Grades 3-6. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Reading & Phonics - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Science & Technology - Education | Elementary |
| Dewey: 372.83 |
| LCCN: 00051154 |
| Series: Through Children's Literature |
| Physical Information: 0.44" H x 8.5" W x 11" (1.09 lbs) 193 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Natural disasters enthrall with their potency, might, and devastation. Tap into students' inherent awe of storms, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, floods, avalanches, landslides, and tsunamis to open their minds to the wonders and power of the natural world. Using quality children's literature as a springboard to learning, this guide extends the understanding of science concepts through short activities, longer projects, and adventures. This participatory approach keeps the focus on the processes of science and promotes a personal response to learning. Students can use the literature and activities not just to better understand the forces of nature, but to grasp the implications of that potency on the lives of people near and far. Grades 3-6. |