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  • Trade Books and the Human Endeavor of Science

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    An innovative strategy for improving students' perceptions of scientists is to introduce "Science as a Human Endeavor" through the use of a well-designed literature program using books that showcase a range of abilities…

  • Teaching Through Trade Books: Earthquakes!

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    This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. This month’s issue covers two books that deal with earthquakes.

  • Teaching through Trade Books: Into the Woods

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    In today’s electronic age of video games and mp3 players, children are not spending as much time outdoors as past generations did. Many fear that as a result children are becoming increasingly alienated from the natural…

  • Better Books, Better Science Teaching

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    In aiming to create a scientifically literate society, teachers are being asked to present science in a variety of new ways. Science is no longer to be seen primarily as a collection of facts and concepts, but rather,…

  • Connections Charts and Book Talk Groups

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    Making connections is always an important task for teachers. Science teachers are encouraged to connect new learning with students’ prior knowledge, learning with student interests, learning with cultural experiences,…

  • From Flower to Fruit (e-book)

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    From Flower to Fruit will transform curious readers - children and adults - into budding botanists. The book draws you in with the twin charms of rich illustrations and an engaging narrative. But this is more than…

  • Never Stop Wondering (e-book)

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    Available for Pre-order. This publication will be released in MARCH 2019 Never stop wondering, never stop questioning. Never stop trying to figure things out. Always keep searching, always keep…

  • Leadership by and for Science Teachers (e-book)

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    Imagine having the opportunity to hear from 21 colleagues about their personal leadership journeys—and to get their advice. Leadership by and for Science Teachers is just such an opportunity. Author Rodger Bybee…

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