"The contents of From Snorkelers to Scuba Divers teachers as they respond to the recent attention on American students' performance in science relative to the rest of the world, as well as the many initiatives to improve the performance of students in the learning of science, focusing specifically on the K-5 classroom. The strategies presented throughout the text target specific science skills and concepts presented in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Skills and concepts vary from chapter to chapter to ensure each grade level and area within science (i.e., Earth and Space, Life, Physical Sciences) are represented. Furthermore, connections are made between the NGSS and Common Core Standards in both mathematics and literacy"-- Provided by publisher.

What to expect -- From snorkeling to scuba diving -- Snorkelers versus scuba divers -- The journey from snorkeling to scuba diving -- The structure of observed learning outcomes (SOLO taxonomy) -- Unpacking the standards -- Depth of learning -- Building background knowledge or activating prior knowledge? how do you know? -- Diving environments: models of instruction -- The essential role of the teacher, the view from the boat -- Types of engagement -- Evidence-based strategies -- Literacy through science -- Overt versus covert engagement -- Performance versus learning -- The eight main ideas -- The snorkeling and scuba diving classroom -- Making your own journey from a snorkeler to scuba diver.