Brain-Compatible Science 2/e

Margaret Mangan is an award-winning educator whose teaching experience spans 36 years and grades 1 through 8 in Wisconsin schools. Most recently, Margaret taught science at Whitefish Bay Middle School, and prior to that was a science specialist for elementary schools in Whitefish Bay. Operating from a cart, Margaret traveled to forty-one classrooms a week to teach hands-on science to first through fifth graders. Drawing from inquiry, constructivist, and brain-based learning models, Margaret uses a variety of teaching strategies that address diverse learning styles. In addition to working with students, Margaret presents hands-on science workshops for educators. Margaret has a Master's of Education in professional development with an emphasis in science education from Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee.

Listing of Figures Preface Acknowledgments About the Author Introduction: Envisioning a New Paradigm for Science Education I. Chaos Theory 1. Fractals: A Metaphor for Constructivism, Patterns, and Perspective 2. Iteration: A Metaphor for Change in Science Curriculum and Information Management 3. Sensitive Dependence on Initial Conditions: A Metaphor for Change in Gender Equity and Diversity 4. Strange Attractors, Phase Space, and Phase Portraits: A Metaphor for Change in Learning Environments and Habits of Mind 5. Bifurcations and Period Doubling: A Metaphor Featuring Choices, Joy, and Surprise 6. Turbulence: A Changing Perspective of Discipline and Classroom Management II. New Science Principles: Implications of New Science Principles for Science Education 7. A New Look at Evolutionary Biology: A Metaphor for Change in Curriculum Integration and Localization 8. A New Look at Self-Organization: A Metaphor for Change in Knowledge Construction 9. Dissipative Structures: A Metaphor to Emphasize the Significance of Community and Values 10. Quantum Mechanics: A Metaphor for Change in the Power of Relationships, Energy, and Paradox III. Chaos Theory and New Science Principles Summary Glossary References Index

"Very useful to K-12 classroom teachers and pre-service teachers. The examples, vignettes, cases, and stories are powerful, and the lesson plans are well done and easy to use." -- Mandy Frantti, Science and Mathematics Teacher "A model of science instruction that promotes deep understanding of processes and principles, meaningful transfer of learning to new settings, and a positive attitude toward the role of science and technology in society that will help today's students develop into tomorrow's informed decision makers." -- Sally Berman, Educational Consultant and Former Science Teacher