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Reforming Secondary Science Instruction (e-book)
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Science education reform can seem a daunting task to high school science teachers. So, you might ask, why should I be bothered? The answer is that today’s students simply do not have the skill sets necessary for life in…
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Rise and Shine: A Practical Guide for the Beginning Science Teacher (e-book)
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Rise and Shine provides a friendly support system that new science teachers can turn to in their first days, months, and even years in the classroom. This easy-to-read book offers plenty of helpful techniques for…
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Schoolyard Science: 101 Easy and Inexpensive Activities (e-book)
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With 101 easy and inexpensive activities to do on school grounds, Schoolyard Science can help students develop their observation and inquiry skills as well as an appreciation of their outdoor environment. Covering…
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Science as Inquiry in the Secondary Setting (e-book)
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It can be a tough thing to admit: Despite hearing so much about the importance of inquiry-based science education, you may not be exactly sure what it is—not to mention how to do it. But now this engaging new book takes…
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Science by Design … Construct a Boat, Catapult, Glove, and Greenhouse (e-book)
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Launch a new generation of students into catapult- and boat-building—plus glove- and greenhouse-making—with this newly refreshed resource. Four sets of well-loved activities have been repackaged in one convenient volume…
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Science Education Leadership: Best Practices for the New Century (e-book)
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Achieving science literacy for every student is the common goal of all science educators. It requires leaders from a broad spectrum of the science education field to band together and clearly define how to achieve this…
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Science Educator's Guide to Laboratory Assessment (e-book)
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Focus on frequent, accurate feedback with this newly expanded guide to understanding assessment. Field-tested and classroom ready, it's designed to help you reinforce productive learning habits while gauging your…
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Science Fairs Plus: Reinventing an Old Favorite, Grades K-8 (e-book)
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At last: a sure cure for science fair fatigue. This new book -- a collection of 20 articles from NSTA's member journals for elementary, middle, and high school teachers -- is bound to re-energize the way you plan and…
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Science for the Next Generation: Preparing for the New Standards (e-book)
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“The old models of teaching as simply telling, and learning as passive sit-and-get listening, will not meet the needs of tomorrow’s citizens.” —Thomas O’Brien in the Overview to Science for the Next Generation …
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Science Stories You Can Count On: 51 Case Studies With Quantitative Reasoning in Biology (e-book)
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“Using real stories with quantitative reasoning skills enmeshed in the story line is a powerful and logical way to teach biology and show its relevance to the lives of future citizens, regardless of whether they are…
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Science Stories: Using Case Studies to Teach Critical Thinking (e-book)
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Stories give life and substance to scientific methods and provide an inside look at scientists in action. Case studies deepen scientific understanding, sharpen critical-thinking skills, and help students see how…
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Science Teacher Retention: Mentoring and Renewal (e-book)
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“Some forty percent of all new science teachers leave the profession within five years, and too many science teachers are wedded to their textbooks and the routines they acquired during their collegiate years." What can…
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Science the “Write” Way (e-book)
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Writing skills are high on the list of real-world requirements for all students—including science students. Every scientific discipline needs professionals who can ably communicate in writing. Scientists must be able to…
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Sounds Are High, Sounds Are Low: I Wonder Why (e-book)
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Here’s humorous proof of just how fun it is to observe with your ears. A whimsical introduction to pitch and volume, this book practically begs young scientists to read it aloud. And why not? It’s the best way to…
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Start With A Story: The Case Study Method of Teaching College Science (e-book)
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Introduce your students to the magic of stories—delivered through educational case studies that will help you put science into vivid context. Start With A Story offers an abundance of strategies, tips, examples, ideas,…