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：开发新一代研究型基础科学教材”将开发和测试3-4年级的三个探究式科学单元--生活科学、地球科学和物理科学各一个。种子/根系列是一个综合的科学素养教学计划，基于NSF资助的一项成功的概念验证倡议。Seed/Roots建立在数学和科学大探索(GEMS)计划单元修订的基础上；但更新和采用了新的、多模式的“做、说、读、写”学习模式，将扫盲用于科学研究。学习模式利用科学和扫盲之间的天然协同效应，对这两个领域都有好处，并强调对英语学习者的支持。与其他资金来源一起，这项提案将利用NSF对该项目的初始投资，并在其成功的基础上，使整个2-5年级项目的商业启动成为可能。该项目还将开发整个系列的在线指南，以及供管理人员和父母/照顾者使用的材料。

"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.