Engineering Instruction for High-Ability Learners in K-8 Classrooms is an application-based practitioners' guide to applied engineering that is grounded in engineering practices found in the new Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and the Standards for Engineering Education. The book provides educators with information and examples on integrating engineering into existing and newly designed curriculum. The book specifies necessary components of engineering curriculum and instruction, recommends appropriate activities to encourage problem solving, creativity, and innovation, and provides examples of innovative technology in engineering curriculum and instruction. Additionally, authors discuss professional development practices to best prepare teachers for engineering instruction and provide recommendations to identify engineering talent among K-8 students. Finally, the book includes a wealth of resources, including sample lesson and assessment plans, to assist educators in integrating engineering into their curriculum and instruction.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Prufrock Press
ISBN-13
9781618216144
eBay Product ID (ePID)
227625887
Product Key Features
Author
Alicia Cotabish, National Assoc for Gifted Children
Publication Name
Engineering Instruction for High-Ability Learners in K-8 Classrooms
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Science, Teaching
Publication Year
2016
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
236 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
254mm
Item Width
178mm
Item Weight
435g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Alicia Cotabish, National Assoc for Gifted Children