Teaching Children Science

Teaching Children Science: A Discovery Approach, 9th Edition, is an elementary education textbook that prepares pre-service teachers to lead science instruction through inquiry and discovery. The text focuses on developing instructional leadership and helping aspiring educators guide young students through scientific ways of thinking.

Core subject coverage includes six chapters devoted specifically to disciplinary content across earth and space science, life science, and physical science. These sections establish the foundational scientific background that beginning teachers need when organizing and delivering classroom lessons.

This edition integrates the Next Generation Science Standards alongside new teaching vignettes to provide a realistic perspective on contemporary elementary school classrooms. These features help prospective teachers connect discovery-based pedagogical strategies with everyday classroom practice.