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Engineering in the Life Sciences, 9–12
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When the authors of this book took part in Project INFUSE, the National Science Foundation–funded teacher development program, they noticed something. Life science teachers were highly receptive to engineering ideas…
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For decades, many of the nation’s life science classrooms have been anything but lively. Biology has been criticized for being content heavy, overloaded with vocabulary, and tested by rote. Six to seven hundred pages of…
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In this chapter, the objective of the activity “A Plant’s Life” is to observe and document the life cycle of an organism. Chapters 1 and 2 are also included in this book selection. Chapter 1 focuses on science inquiry…
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Online Extras: A Head Start on Life Science
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A Head Start on Life Science: Encouraging a Sense of Wonder
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Nurture curiosity and even joy in the youngest scientists. The 24 inquiry-based lessons in this lively collection show you how. The activities are organized into sections on animals, plants, and nature walks. Rather…
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Everyday Life Science Mysteries: Stories for Inquiry-Based Science Teaching
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How do tiny bugs get into oatmeal? What makes children look like—or different from—their parents? Where do rotten apples go after they fall off the tree? By presenting everyday mysteries like these, this book will…
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Uncovering Student Ideas Probes Life Science
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Uncovering Student Ideas in Life Science, Volume 2: 30 New Formative Assessment Probes
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Click here to view video of Uncovering Student Ideas in Life Science, Volume 2 Here’s a fresh way to help your students learn life science by determining how you can help them learn best. Uncovering Student…
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Online Extras: Argument-Driven Inquiry in Life Science
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Online Extras: Engineering in the Life Sciences, 9–12
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Problem-Based Learning in the Life Science Classroom, K–12
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Problem-Based Learning in the Life Science Classroom, K–12 offers a great new way to ignite your creativity. Authors Tom McConnell, Joyce Parker, and Janet Eberhardt show you how to engage students with scenarios that…
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