Seeds of Science / Roots of Reading: Developing a New Generation of Research-based Elementary Science Instructional Materials

“科学的种子/阅读的根：开发新一代研究性基础科学教材”将开发和测试三至四年级的三个探究性科学单元，分别是生命科学、地球科学和物理科学。种子/根系列是一个综合的科学素养教学计划，基于一个成功的美国国家科学基金会资助的概念验证倡议。种子/根建立在数学和科学大探索计划（GEMS）单元修订的基础上；而是更新并采用了一种新的、多模式的“做、说、读、写”学习模式，并将读写能力用于科学探究。这种学习模式利用科学和读写能力之间的自然协同作用，使这两个领域都受益，并强调对英语学习者的支持。与其他资金来源一起，该提案将利用国家科学基金会对该项目的初始投资，并在其成功的基础上，使整个2-5年级项目能够商业化。该项目还将为整个系列编写在线指南，并为行政人员和家长/看护人编写材料。

"Seeds of Science/Roots of Reading: Developing a New Generation of Research-based Elementary Science Instructional Materials" will develop and test three inquiry-based science units for 3rd-4th grades -- one each in life, earth and physical science. The Seeds/Roots series is an integrated science-literacy instructional program based on a successful NSF-funded proof-of-concept initiative. Seeds/Roots builds on revision of units in the Great Explorations in Math and Science (GEMS) Program; but updates and employs a new, multi-modal "Do it, talk it, read it, write it" learning model, with literacy used in the service of science inquiry. The learning model capitalizes on natural synergies between science and literacy to the benefit of both domains, and emphasizes support for English Language Learners. With other funding sources this proposal will leverage NSF's initial investment in this program and build on its success to enable the commercial launch of the entire grades 2-5 program. The project will also develop an online guide to the entire series as well as materials for administrators and parents/caregivers.