As with most resources that address this question, the focus for teaching younger students science seems to be inquiry based group work that is also hands-on. This includes teaching students to think empirically, work cooperatively, and design procedures to address open ended questions. Being that this is a Pearson textbook, it’s in its third edition, and costs nearly $90 new, I would hope that this book answers any question you have about teaching younger children science. I think its thoroughness would be worth the time to any teacher as it demonstrates research-based best practices.
Book Description posted from Amazon.com:
This truncated volume is composed of the first nine chapters from Teaching Children Science: A Discovery Approach, Seventh Edition. Like the larger text on which it is based, it takes a constructivist approach to learning and it is written with the same engaging writing style. This brief book of strategies and techniques will help pre-service teachers learn to plan meaningful lessons and units and manage an inquiry-based classroom. The authors suggest productive ways to use the Internet and other technologies in the classroom to enhance learning. Integrating science across the curriculum is also discussed as well as the NSE Standards. Like the larger book, it covers the strategies and techniques for teachers to incorporate cooperative learning, questioning, and active listening in their classrooms.
