Captivate, Activate, and Invigorate the Student Brain in Science and Math, Grades 6-12
- John Almarode - James Madison University, USA
- Ann M. Miller
Are your lessons falling on unengaged ears? Maybe it's time to mix things up! John Almarode and Ann Miller provide numerous strategies and a model for developing engaging science and math lessons and units that captivate students, activate prior knowledge, and invigorate student interest by making lessons rigorous and relevant. Based on the latest brain research, this book includes:
-Content-specific lessons plans and strategies for middle and secondary school teachers
-Useful forms and supplements for each strategy
-Examples across all areas of middle and high school math and science, including physics, algebra, and chemistry
-Lesson plan templates to get you started
"This book links a wealth of best practices in lesson design to the latest research on how the brain learns new information. It is a must for all educators involved in building effective lessons."
"This book provides a different perspective on how learning takes place. The authors provide unique insights into some of the obstacles to student learning in science and mathematics. The authors' strategies should provide classroom teachers with new tools and a fresh perspective on designing enhanced learning experiences for their students."
"The success of this book lies in the fact that this is a practitioner's voice, simple, concrete and easy to follow. The engaging lesson framework provides easy access to other practitioners on 'how.'"
"This book is a must-read for teachers of math or science who want to increase student achievement and create meaningful learning experiences!"
"This book offers real strategies to activate and invigorate learning in real students in real science and math classrooms."
Great companion text for Methods.
