Picture-Perfect Science Lessons: Using Children's Books To Guide Inquiry; Grades 3-6

by Karen Rohrich Ansberry, Emily R. Morgan

Intended for elementary school teachers, this resource provides 15 lesson plans for incorporating picture books into the science curriculum and encouraging students to explore objects and organisms, observe relationships and patterns in the world, and pursue further investigation. Material lists, suggested activities, and student hand-outs are provided for each lesson. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Genres: Science, School, Education

304 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2004

Reviews

[Erin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Although getting older, this is a wonderful resource for science elementary teachers for hands on lessons using literature for support. Lots of great ideas that can be adapted as well. Backed by research and includes ways to get additional resources mentioned in the book, prepared reproducibles and answer keys.

[Lauren Owens · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another great book filled with science lessons covering tons of science topics from grades 3-6. These science lessons are more like experiments for the students to do. It has great ideas that can be done with the whole class and some that can be turned into science centers and be student-led.
Recommended grade level: for teacher use for grades 3-6

[Kelsey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Age: 3-6 grade

*Instructions for being a guiding instructor
*Extensive, well-organized lesson plans around 1-2 books (15 books total)

*Negatives: Not really for librarians, lengthy list of materials, messy activities, activity sheets more classroom-based