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Assessing Toxic Risk (Teacher's Edition) Nancy M. Trautmann and The Environmental Inquiry Team NSTA Press Book Assessing Toxic Risk is a comprehensive guide to student research in toxicology. It includes an overview of basic principles of toxicology and how they are used to assess chemical risks. It provides simple but authentic research protocols to...  [view full summary] Assessing Toxic Risk is a comprehensive guide to student research in toxicology. It includes an overview of basic principles of toxicology and how they are used to assess chemical risks. It provides simple but authentic research protocols to engage students in the process of testing chemical toxicity by conducting bioassays using lettuce seeds, duckweed, and Daphnia. It also contains guidelines for integrating peer review and other collaborative knowledge-building into classroom science. Toxicology makes an ideal topic for student research because it provides a natural link between biology, chemistry, environmental science, and human health; it highlights the connections between science and public policy; and builds critical-thinking skills. [hide full abstract] Member Price: $13.56 Nonmember Price: $16.95 Grade Level: High School

Assessing Toxic Risk (Student Edition) Nancy M. Trautmann and The Environmental Inquiry Team NSTA Press Book How can we decide what concentration of arsenic is acceptable in public drinking water? What does it mean to say that Vitamin D is a highly toxic chemical? How can we balance the risks of spraying pesticides versus the risks of insect-borne diseases such...  [view full summary] How can we decide what concentration of arsenic is acceptable in public drinking water? What does it mean to say that Vitamin D is a highly toxic chemical? How can we balance the risks of spraying pesticides versus the risks of insect-borne diseases such as West Nile Virus, Lyme Disease, or Malaria? Students discover the answers to these intriguing questions and more by delving into the Cornell Scientific Inquiry Series: Assessing Toxic Risk, Student Edition. It includes five chapters of background text on the basic concepts of toxicology. Also included are planning forms, presentation guidelines, and peer review forms that guide students through self-designed research projects that encourage critical thinking. This integrated approach allows students to discover firsthand the natural links between biology, chemistry, environmental science, and human health. [hide full abstract] Member Price: $7.96 Nonmember Price: $9.95 Grade Level: High School

Watershed Dynamics (Student Edition) William S. Carlsen, Nancy M. Trautmann, and The Environmental Inquiry Team NSTA Press Book Whether you’re a stream studies novice or a veteran aquatic monitor, Watershed Dynamics gives you abundant practical resources to extend your students’ investigations into local water quality and land-use issues. This two-part set is ideal for...  [view full summary] Whether you’re a stream studies novice or a veteran aquatic monitor, Watershed Dynamics gives you abundant practical resources to extend your students’ investigations into local water quality and land-use issues. This two-part set is ideal for teaching biological and ecological concepts and research techniques. It also shows how the interplay between scientific data and human judgment can shape public policy decisions on zoning, flood control, and agricultural practices. The Student Edition is organized into four parts: (1) an introduction to watersheds, land use, streams, and related research; (2) 10 protocols with specific instruction on research techniques related to watersheds; (3) field studies and experiments that guide students through interactive research projects using the protocols; and (4) an engineering design challenge in which students develop a device to treat simulated stormwater runoff. Included throughout are plentiful forms that provide both structure and flexibility as they guide students through each research step. Watershed Dynamics is the final volume in the four-part Cornell Scientific Inquiry Series, designed to guide students in designing and conducting experiments, presenting their results, and exchanging feedback with their peers. See the other titles in the series: Decay and Renewal, Assessing Toxic Risk, and Invasion Ecology. [hide full abstract] Member Price: $6.36 Nonmember Price: $7.95 Grade Level: High School

Decay and Renewal (Student Edition) Nancy M. Trautmann and The Environmental Inquiry Team NSTA Press Book Most of us throw or flush things away every day without thinking about the fact that there is no “away.” Whether discarded substances break down or not, they affect our environment. By investigating the processes in wastewater treatment, composting, landfilling,...  [view full summary] Most of us throw or flush things away every day without thinking about the fact that there is no “away.” Whether discarded substances break down or not, they affect our environment. By investigating the processes in wastewater treatment, composting, landfilling, and bioremediation of contaminated sites, Decay and Renewal teaches important science concepts within the context of environmental issues. Using inquiry-based methods, the book focuses on biodegradation to help students learn basic biological and ecological concepts. The Student Edition has four sections: (1) basic concepts in biodegradation in nature and in composting, wastewater treatment, and bioremediation; (2) 14 protocols with specific instruction on research techniques; (3) how to develop relevant research projects using protocols; and (4) how to build systems for treating simulated wastewater. Also included are abundant worksheets to guide students from planning a research project to presenting results. [hide full abstract] Member Price: $6.36 Nonmember Price: $7.95 Grade Level: Informal Education, Middle School

Decay and Renewal (Teacher Edition—Includes Full Student Edition) Nancy M. Trautmann and The Environmental Inquiry Team NSTA Press Book Are you looking for a new way to teach about respiration, nutrient cycling, energy flow, producers, consumers, and decomposers? Decay and Renewal provides techniques for students to learn the basics while investigating the science...  [view full summary] Are you looking for a new way to teach about respiration, nutrient cycling, energy flow, producers, consumers, and decomposers? Decay and Renewal provides techniques for students to learn the basics while investigating the science behind biodegradation—in nature and in human-engineered systems for wastewater treatment, waste disposal, and bioremediation of oil spills and other contaminated sites. The Teacher Edition explains how to guide student research and engineering design projects. Classroom-ready materials include detailed background information, sample assessment tasks, and rubrics, and guidelines for integrating peer review into classroom science. The Teacher Edition contains the complete text of the Student Edition. The Student Edition includes: • An overview of basic principles of biodegradation and how they apply in composting, landfills, wastewater treatment, and bioremediation systems. • Protocols that provide instructions for conducting experiments on biological, chemical, and physical aspects of biodegradation. • Forms to guide students through each step of research, providing structure but flexibility in designing and conducting meaningful experiments. • Step-by-Step guidelines for an engineering design challenge related to treatment of simulated wastewater. Decay and Renewal is the third volume in the four-part Cornell Scientific Inquiry Series, designed to guide students in creating and conducting experiments, presenting their results, and exchanging feedback with their peers. [hide full abstract] Member Price: $13.56 Nonmember Price: $16.95 Grade Level: High School

Assessing Toxic Risk (Teacher's Edition) (e-book) Nancy M. Trautmann and The Environmental Inquiry Team e-book Assessing Toxic Risk is a comprehensive guide to student research in toxicology. It includes an overview of basic principles of toxicology and how they are used to assess chemical risks. It provides simple but authentic research protocols to...  [view full summary] Assessing Toxic Risk is a comprehensive guide to student research in toxicology. It includes an overview of basic principles of toxicology and how they are used to assess chemical risks. It provides simple but authentic research protocols to engage students in the process of testing chemical toxicity by conducting bioassays using lettuce seeds, duckweed, and Daphnia. It also contains guidelines for integrating peer review and other collaborative knowledge-building into classroom science. Toxicology makes an ideal topic for student research because it provides a natural link between biology, chemistry, environmental science, and human health; it highlights the connections between science and public policy; and builds critical-thinking skills. [hide full abstract] Member Price: $11.02 Nonmember Price: $12.71 Grade Level: High School

Watershed Dynamics (Teacher Edition—Includes Full Student Edition) (e-book) William S. Carlsen, Nancy M. Trautmann, and The Environmental Inquiry Team e-book Whether you’re a stream studies novice or a veteran aquatic monitor, Watershed Dynamics gives you abundant practical resources to extend your students’ investigations into local water quality and land-use issues. This two-part set is ideal...  [view full summary] Whether you’re a stream studies novice or a veteran aquatic monitor, Watershed Dynamics gives you abundant practical resources to extend your students’ investigations into local water quality and land-use issues. This two-part set is ideal for teaching biological and ecological concepts and research techniques. It also shows how the interplay between scientific data and human judgment can shape public policy decisions on zoning, flood control, and agricultural practices. The Teacher Edition explains how to guide student research and engineering design projects. Classroom-ready materials include detailed background, sample assessment tasks and rubrics, and guidelines for integrating peer review into classroom science. The Teacher Edition also includes the complete Student Edition. Watershed Dynamics is the final volume in the four-part Cornell Scientific Inquiry Series, designed to guide students in designing and conducting experiments, presenting their results, and exchanging feedback with their peers. See the other titles in the series: Decay and Renewal, Assessing Toxic Risk, and Invasion Ecology. [hide full abstract] Member Price: $11.02 Nonmember Price: $12.71 Grade Level: High School

Decay and Renewal (Teacher Edition—Includes Full Student Edition) (e-book) Nancy M. Trautmann and The Environmental Inquiry Team e-book Are you looking for a new way to teach about respiration, nutrient cycling, energy flow, producers, consumers, and decomposers? Decay and Renewal provides techniques for students to learn the basics while investigating the science...  [view full summary] Are you looking for a new way to teach about respiration, nutrient cycling, energy flow, producers, consumers, and decomposers? Decay and Renewal provides techniques for students to learn the basics while investigating the science behind biodegradation—in nature and in human-engineered systems for wastewater treatment, waste disposal, and bioremediation of oil spills and other contaminated sites. The Teacher Edition explains how to guide student research and engineering design projects. Classroom-ready materials include detailed background information, sample assessment tasks, and rubrics, and guidelines for integrating peer review into classroom science. The Teacher Edition contains the complete text of the Student Edition. The Student Edition includes: • An overview of basic principles of biodegradation and how they apply in composting, landfills, wastewater treatment, and bioremediation systems. • Protocols that provide instructions for conducting experiments on biological, chemical, and physical aspects of biodegradation. • Forms to guide students through each step of research, providing structure but flexibility in designing and conducting meaningful experiments. • Step-by-Step guidelines for an engineering design challenge related to treatment of simulated wastewater. Decay and Renewal is the third volume in the four-part Cornell Scientific Inquiry Series, designed to guide students in creating and conducting experiments, presenting their results, and exchanging feedback with their peers. [hide full abstract] Member Price: $11.02 Nonmember Price: $12.71 Grade Level: High School