Captivate, Activate, and Invigorate the Student Brain in Science and Math, Grades 6-12
Author | : John Almarode |
Publisher | : Corwin Press |
Total Pages | : 225 |
Release | : 2013-04-02 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781452218021 |
ISBN-13 | : 1452218021 |
Rating | : 4/5 (21 Downloads) |
Download or read book Captivate, Activate, and Invigorate the Student Brain in Science and Math, Grades 6-12 written by John Almarode and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2013-04-02 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If your STEM lessons are falling on disinterested ears, it's time to mix things up. What you need are more engaging, brain-based science and math strategies to captivate your students' attention, activate their prior knowledge, and invigorate their interest. Blending current research on the student brain with practical methods for teaching science and math, John Almarode and Ann M. Miller identify six essential "ingredients" in a recipe for student success. In their book you'll discover A customizable framework you can use right away Classroom-ready, content-specific attention grabbers Overt and covert strategies to boost behavioral, emotional, and cognitive engagement Techniques for making relevant connections that maximize retention With this new approach to captivating STEM lessons, you'll energize classroom time and keep your students on task and engaged-every day.