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Details
| Type of Product: | NSTA Press Book (also see downloadable PDF version of this book) |
| Average Rating: | 
based on 3 reviews |
| Publication Date: | 1/1/2002 |
| Pages: | 125 |
| Stock Number: | PB166X1 |
| ISBN: | 978-0-87355-200-4 |
| Grade Level: | Elementary School, Informal Education |
| Read Inside: | Read a sample chapter: The Great Outdoors |
Description
Take the fear factor out of science lessons. This easy-to-digest book relieves many of the safety worries that come with teaching science in elementary school. The emphasis is on positive options for heading off potential hazards, from handling special equipment to conducting field studies.
Chapters cover:
- making safe work habits second nature to students
- equipping your classroom for safety and conveniene, including organizational systems for preparation, setup, and cleanup
- choosing and culturing live plants and animals for classroom study
- working safely with electricity, chemicals, and volunteers
A special added ingredient: model forms that can be adapted for your needs, including permission slips and student contracts. Best of all, a wealth of anecdotes about what works—and what doesn't—in real-life classrooms makes Exploring Safely enjoyable to read as well as to reference.
Additional Info
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Science Discipline:
(mouse over for full classification)
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Safety and security
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| Intended User Role: | Curriculum Supervisor, Elementary-Level Educator, Informal Educator, New Teacher, Professional Development Provider, Teacher |
| Educational Issues: | Classroom management, Curriculum, Informal education, Inquiry learning, Instructional materials, Professional development, Science safety, Teacher preparation, Teaching strategies |
Contents
Preface
SciLinks
Chapter 1 – Setting the Scene
Chapter 2 – Communities of Learners
Chapter 3 – Where Science Happens
Chapter 4 – Finders Keepers
Chapter 5 – Lively Science
Chapter 6 – Modern Alchemy
Chapter 7 – Striking Gold
Chapter 8 – Falling for Science
Chapter 9 – The Great Outdoors
Chapter 10 – The Kitchen Sink
Chapter 11 – Live Long and Prosper
Conclusion
Appendix A
Chemicals to Go
Appendix B
American Chemical Society
Safety Guidelines
Index
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National Standards Correlation
This resource has 7 correlations with the National Standards.
[HIDE CORRELATIONS]
- Science in Personal and Social Perspectives
- Personal health
- Safety and security are basic needs of humans.
- Safety involves freedom from danger, risk, or injury.
- Process Standards for Professional Development
- Research-Based
- Connect and integrate all pertinent aspects of science and science education. (NSES)
- Design
- Introduce teachers to scientific literature, media, and technological resources that expand their science knowledge and their ability to access further knowledge. (NSES)
- Learning
- Build on the teacher's current science understanding, ability, and attitudes. (NSES)
- Teaching Standards
- Teachers of science guide and facilitate learning. In doing this, teachers
- Recognize and respond to student diversity and encourage all students to participate fully in science learning.
- Teachers provide students with the time, space, and resources needed to learn science.
- Ensure a safe working environment.
Customer Reviews
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Excellent Resource for teachers |
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Reviewed by: Ellen G (, PA) on June 24, 2009 |
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If your seeking a book to calm your fears about conducting experiments with elementary students, this book is it! "Exploring Safely" contains a plethora of information to keep your science lessons student-centered and still safe. The book provides recommendations about concerns teachers may have regarding outdoor activities, choosing organisms as classroom pets, hazardous chemicals, accommodating all learners, and even organizing the immense amount of materials needed for science lessons. Extra benefits of this book are the student contracts, safety precautions, "chemicals to go"list, and the American Chemical Society Safety Guidelines. I personally like the sections title "A Savvy Science Teacher" because they're real-life examples of classroom ideas for science. I think "Exploring Safely" is an ideal resource for teachers and I would recommend it for any elementary teachers personal library. |
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Good resource for younger grades science teachers |
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Reviewed by: Linda Rogness (, ) on July 21, 2008 |
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Great resource for science safety in the lower grades. This book is a requirement for all my early childhood science methods students. It is also easy to read. |
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Planning a safety program for your school? |
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Reviewed by: Pat (Easley, SC) on July 15, 2008 |
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Our district used this book to help develop a safety plan for our elem. schools. The book outlines teacher responsibilities as well as legal issues. It provides samples of safety contracts listing responsibilities for students. It is a helpful resource. |
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