Description
| Product ID: | 9781646320998 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | US |
| Title: | Microscopic Monsters and the Scientists Who Slay Them |
| Subtitle: | Inquiry-Based Science Lessons for Advanced and Gifted Students in Grades 4-5 |
| Authors: | Author: Jason S. McIntosh |
| Page Count: | 186 |
| Subjects: | Curriculum planning and development, Curriculum planning & development, Open learning, distance education, Teaching skills and techniques, Teaching of a specific subject, Educational: Modern (non-native or second) languages, Educational: Citizenship and social education, Educational: Sciences, general science, Open learning, home learning, distance education, Teaching skills & techniques, Teaching of a specific subject, Educational: Languages other than English, Educational: Citizenship & social education, Educational: Sciences, general science |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating This 30-lesson interdisciplinary science unit teaches high-ability fourth and fifth graders how to think like real-world epidemiologists. Recipient of the 2019 NAGC Curriculum Award It is a germy world out there, and students are naturally curious about this hidden world. Microscopic Monsters and the Scientists Who Slay Them, a 30-lesson interdisciplinary science unit:
In unit, students apply principles of epidemiology and microbiology to respond to a fictional epidemic and its effect on their town, all while building an understanding of the perseverance required to detect, track, and stop epidemics through the experiences of real-life epidemiologists and exploring career paths available in the diverse fields of medicine and microbiology. Suggestions and guidance are included on how teachers can adjust the rigor of learning tasks based on students'' interests and needs. Grades 4-5 |
| Imprint Name: | Prufrock Press |
| Publisher Name: | Prufrock Press |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2021-08-15 |
