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Ebbers, Margaretha – Language Arts, 2002
Compares the traditional view of science with the more multidimensional view outlined in science reform documents. Outlines different genres of science nonfiction trade books. Describes a science text set and how it is used to encourage both science inquiry and science literacy practices in a unit on sound and hearing. (SG)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Information Literacy, Inquiry, Instructional Improvement
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Pappas, Christine C.; Varelas, Maria – Language Arts, 2009
This article presents a review of the author's long-term research in urban classrooms. The authors explore six illustrated information books created by children as culminating activities of integrated science-literacy units, Forest and Matter, that they developed, implemented, and studied in several 1st-3rd grade classrooms in Chicago Public…
Descriptors: Urban Schools, Scientific Literacy, Books, Public Schools
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Lucas, Stephen B.; Burlando, Andrew A. – Language Arts, 1975
A list of skills needed for both reading and science programs are discussed.
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Content Area Reading, Elementary Education, Reading Programs