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Evolution in Perspective: The Science Teacher's Compendium

If ever a subject could benefit from a strong dose of perspective, it’s evolution. This important new book supplies the necessary insights by bringing together the views of leading scientists, professors, and teachers. Working from the premise that only those students whose schools teach them about the nature of science will truly understand evolution, the collection gathers 12 influential articles first published in the NSTA member journal, The Science Teacher.

If ever a subject could benefit from a strong dose of perspective, it’s evolution. This important new book supplies the necessary insights by bringing together the views of leading scientists, professors, and teachers. Working from the premise that only those students whose schools teach them about the nature of science will truly understand evolution, the collection gathers 12 influential articles first published in the NSTA member journal, The Science Teacher.

Clones, Cats, and Chemicals: Thinking Scientifically About Controversial Issues

Does human cloning present a threat or an opportunity? Do common cats constitute a major threat to wildlife? Will the development of new chemical and biological weapons deter war or lead to it? If you want students to think—really think—about the science behind some of today’s toughest controversies, this book will give you the facts and the framework to provoke fascinating debates.

Does human cloning present a threat or an opportunity? Do common cats constitute a major threat to wildlife? Will the development of new chemical and biological weapons deter war or lead to it? If you want students to think—really think—about the science behind some of today’s toughest controversies, this book will give you the facts and the framework to provoke fascinating debates.

Crossing Borders in Literacy and Science Instruction: Perspectives on Theory and Practice

Although there is little argument that an important connection exists between literacy and science, much is not known about how literacy-science learning takes place. How does knowledge in one area affect learning in the other? How can teachers provide meaningful literacy-science connections in the classroom? How important are these connections? Teacher educators, reading educators, and science educators answer questions such as these in this collection that aims to reduce the competition of lack of understanding between the science and humanities communities. Editor E.
Although there is little argument that an important connection exists between literacy and science, much is not known about how literacy-science learning takes place. How does knowledge in one area affect learning in the other? How can teachers provide meaningful literacy-science connections in the classroom? How important are these connections? Teacher educators, reading educators, and science educators answer questions such as these in this collection that aims to reduce the competition of lack of understanding between the science and humanities communities. Editor E.
 

Science 101: How Do Microscopes Work?

Science and Children -- January 2004

Microscopes allow scientists to examine everyday objects in extraordinary ways. They provide high-resolution images that show objects in fine detail. This articles includes details on how microscopes work and how they enhance the scientific process.
Microscopes allow scientists to examine everyday objects in extraordinary ways. They provide high-resolution images that show objects in fine detail. This articles includes details on how microscopes work and how they enhance the scientific process.
Microscopes allow scientists to examine everyday objects in extraordinary ways. They provide high-resolution images that show objects in fine detail. This articles includes details on how microscopes work and how they enhance the scientific process.
 

Science Sampler: The science of Murphy's Laws

Science Scope—November/December 2003

Murphy's Laws are a collection of statements that basically reinforce the notion that if something can go wrong, it will. They provide an innovative, entertaining vehicle for introducing students to doing science.
Murphy's Laws are a collection of statements that basically reinforce the notion that if something can go wrong, it will. They provide an innovative, entertaining vehicle for introducing students to doing science.
Murphy's Laws are a collection of statements that basically reinforce the notion that if something can go wrong, it will. They provide an innovative, entertaining vehicle for introducing students to doing science.
 

Career of the Month: An Interview with Genetic Counselor Jennifer Facher

The Science Teacher—November 2003

This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. In this month’s issue find out about Jennifer Facher's rewarding job as genetic counselor.
This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. In this month’s issue find out about Jennifer Facher's rewarding job as genetic counselor.
This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. In this month’s issue find out about Jennifer Facher's rewarding job as genetic counselor.
 

Career of the Month: An interview with oceanographer Evan B. Forde

The Science Teacher—October 2003

This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue features oceanographer Evan B. Forde of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue features oceanographer Evan B. Forde of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. This month’s issue features oceanographer Evan B. Forde of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
 

Science Sampler: Got stuff?

Science Scope—October 2003

Teachers have to be creative with limited funds to generate the materials needed to support programs. This author identifies an enjoyable way to enlist the help and support of students and parents for a scavenger hunt.
Teachers have to be creative with limited funds to generate the materials needed to support programs. This author identifies an enjoyable way to enlist the help and support of students and parents for a scavenger hunt.
Teachers have to be creative with limited funds to generate the materials needed to support programs. This author identifies an enjoyable way to enlist the help and support of students and parents for a scavenger hunt.
 

Our Zoo to You

Science and Children – September 2003

An innovative zoo outreach program, Our Zoo to You, places zoo animals in local classrooms for extended observation periods. With guidance and support from zoo staff, students are able to safely experience a variety of animals, including geckos, snakes, legless lizards, horned toads, ringneck doves, ferrets, hedgehogs, African brown millipedes, and Madagascar hissing cockroaches.
An innovative zoo outreach program, Our Zoo to You, places zoo animals in local classrooms for extended observation periods. With guidance and support from zoo staff, students are able to safely experience a variety of animals, including geckos, snakes, legless lizards, horned toads, ringneck doves, ferrets, hedgehogs, African brown millipedes, and Madagascar hissing cockroaches.
An innovative zoo outreach program, Our Zoo to You, places zoo animals in local classrooms for extended observation periods. With guidance and support from zoo staff, students are able to safely experience a variety of animals, including geckos, snakes, legless lizards, horned toads, ringneck doves, ferrets, hedgehogs, African brown millipedes, and Madagascar hissing cockroaches.
 

Bluebird Adventures

Science and Children – April 2003

An aquarium, land trust, and fifth-grade class collaborate in an ongoing, multidisciplinary project combining fieldwork and research. Students create and observe eastern bluebird habitats, keeping detailed journals. A project schedule is included.
An aquarium, land trust, and fifth-grade class collaborate in an ongoing, multidisciplinary project combining fieldwork and research. Students create and observe eastern bluebird habitats, keeping detailed journals. A project schedule is included.
An aquarium, land trust, and fifth-grade class collaborate in an ongoing, multidisciplinary project combining fieldwork and research. Students create and observe eastern bluebird habitats, keeping detailed journals. A project schedule is included.
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