Captivate, Activate, and Invigorate the Student Brain in Science and Math, Grades 6-12
- John Almarode - James Madison University, USA
- Ann M. Miller
Banish boredom once and for all!
If your STEM lessons are falling on disinterested ears, it's time to mix things up. What you need are more engaging, brain-based science and math strategies to captivate your students' attention, activate their prior knowledge, and invigorate their interest.
Blending current research on the student brain with practical methods for teaching science and math, John Almarode and Ann M. Miller identify six essential "ingredients" in a recipe for student success. In their book you'll discover
- A customizable framework you can use right away
- Classroom-ready, content-specific attention grabbers
- Overt and covert strategies to boost behavioral, emotional, and cognitive engagement
- Techniques for making relevant connections that maximize retention
With this new approach to captivating STEM lessons, you'll energize classroom time and keep your students on task and engaged—every day.
"This book links a wealth of best practices in lesson design to the latest research on how the brain learns new information."
—Edward C. Nolan, PreK-12 Content Specialist, Mathematics
Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville, MD
"This book is a must-read for teachers of math or science who want to increase student achievement and create meaningful learning experiences!"
—Melissa Miller, Science Instructor
Lynch Middle School, Farmington, AR
"This book links a wealth of best practices in lesson design to the latest research on how the brain learns new information. It is a must for all educators involved in building effective lessons."
"This book provides a different perspective on how learning takes place. The authors provide unique insights into some of the obstacles to student learning in science and mathematics. The authors' strategies should provide classroom teachers with new tools and a fresh perspective on designing enhanced learning experiences for their students."
"The success of this book lies in the fact that this is a practitioner's voice, simple, concrete and easy to follow. The engaging lesson framework provides easy access to other practitioners on 'how.'"
"This book is a must-read for teachers of math or science who want to increase student achievement and create meaningful learning experiences!"
"This book offers real strategies to activate and invigorate learning in real students in real science and math classrooms."
Great companion text for Methods.
