ERIC Number: EJ977451
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 11
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ISSN: ISSN-1094-3277
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Science IDEAS: A Research-Based K-5 Interdisciplinary Instructional Model Linking Science and Literacy
Romance, Nancy R.; Vitale, Michael R.
Science Educator, v21 n1 p1-11 Sum 2012
Science IDEAS is an evidence-based model that reflects interdisciplinary research findings that support the integration of literacy (e.g., reading comprehension) within science instruction in grades K-5. Presented is a framework for planning integrated science and literacy instruction in which six elements (hands-on investigations, reading, journaling/writing, propositional concept maps, application activities, prior knowledge/cumulative review) serve as a means of providing students with conceptually-coherent, in-depth science instruction. Reviewed is a multi-year Science IDEAS research initiative whose findings demonstrate the effectiveness of the model in engendering student science and reading achievement growth in grades K-2 and in grades 3-5 in a manner that facilitates positive transfer to grades 6-8. Based on the results presented and related research, curriculum policy changes that would increase the time allocated to science instruction in grades K-5 are suggested as a means of improving the present school reform movement. (Contains 2 tables and 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Concept Mapping, Reading Comprehension, Student Evaluation, Reading Achievement, Prior Learning, Educational Change, Elementary School Science, Interdisciplinary Approach, Hands on Science, Reading Assignments, Journal Writing, Scientific Concepts, Science Achievement, Science Instruction, Faculty Development, Teacher Improvement, Teaching Methods
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Elementary Education; Grade 1; Grade 2; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Kindergarten
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Language: English
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