Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: Integrating Literacy and IPY into Elementary School Classrooms
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- Author:
- Jessica Fries-Gaither, Kimberly Lightle
- Subject:
- Science and Technology
- Institution Name:
- The Ohio State University
- Collection:
- Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears
- Grade Level:
- Primary
- Abstract:
Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears is an online professional development magazine which focuses on preparing elementary teachers to teach polar science concepts while also integrating inquiry-based science and literacy instruction. The project draws on research showing that an integrated approach can improve student achievement in science, as well as in reading comprehension and oral and written discourse abilities. Ultimately, the project seeks to bring the polar regions “closer to home” for elementary teachers and their students.
- Course Type:
- Learning Module
- Languages:
- English
- Material Type:
- Activities and Labs, Lesson Plans, Teaching and Learning Strategies, Other
- Media Format:
- Audio, Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML, Downloadable docs
- Conditions of Use:
- Creative Commons Attribution 3.0
- Copyright Holder:
- The Ohio State University
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