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From the Back Cover Key Benefits: This text offers the essentials of pertinent research, valued classroom methodology, and current practice in a length, format, and price easily incorporated into pre-service courses. Key Topics: Reflects the dramatic changes taking place in the teaching of elementary school science, including the recommendations of Project 2061 and other current sources, up-to-date constructivist techniques and cooperative learning strategies. Markets One quarter, two quarter, or one semester courses in elementary science methods offered in undergraduate and graduate programs in departments of education.