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Title: Physical Science for the Elementary Teacher

Physical Science for the Elementary Teacher

by Prof. Paul B. Otto (Author)
©1992 Others IX, 280 Pages
Education
Series: American University Studies , Volume 31

Summary

The book is designed as a beginning text for pre-service and practicing elementary school teachers. It would also be helpful for anyone needing a basic background in physical science. The book contains a problem-solving approach based upon laboratory experiences. Physical science is treated as an experiencial process to be learned in the laboratory. The student also learns to use basic laboratory apparatus. Each chapter ends with a discussion of the relationship of science, technology and society as it applies to each respective chapter. Everyday examples are presented to facilitate the student in making everyday decisions which can effect his/her life and the future of humankind.

Details

Pages
IX, 280
Year
1992
ISBN (Softcover)
9780820414553
Language
English
Published
New York, Bern, Frankfurt/M., Paris, 1991. IX, 280 pp., num. fig.

Biographical notes

Prof. Paul B. Otto (Author)

The Author: Paul B. Otto holds a Masters degree in Science Education with a physics and mathematics emphasis from Texas A & M University and a Ph.D. in Science Education from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He has been a professor of Science Education at the University of South Dakota, Vermillion for seventeen years. The textbook, Physical Science for the Elementary Teacher, was developed for use in the physical science classes he teaches. His experiences outside of the university include a science supervisorship in a public school in Wisconsin and eight years as a high school teacher of physics, chemistry and general science. He currently directs the Northern Plains Science Mathematics Education Resource Center in the School of Education at the University of South Dakota.

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