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National Science Education Standards as a Catalyst for Change: The Essential Role of Professional Development

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National Science Education Standards as a Catalyst for Change: The Essential Role of Professional Development

Standards have become a part of the educational landscape. In this chapter, we survey the origins of national standards; reflect on their power, in pa...

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NSTA Press Book

Hands-On Herpetology: Exploring Ecology and Conservation

Plentiful, diverse, and readily available, these animals—known in science as “herps”—are also perfect for teaching students about biology, eco...

By Rebecca L. Schneider, Marianne E. Krasny, Stephen J. Morreale

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NSTA Press Book

College Pathways to the Science Education Standards

This one-of-a-kind book applies the Standards, written for K-12 classes, to the college level. Designed for postsecondary science content teachers, sc...

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Celebrating Cultural Diversity: Science Learning for All

NSTA Press Book

Celebrating Cultural Diversity: Science Learning for All

Science Learning for All: Celebrating Cultural Diversity covers three must-know” areas of multicultural science education: inclusive curriculum des...

By NSTA Press

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Building Successful Partnerships: Community Connections for Science Education

NSTA Press Book

Building Successful Partnerships: Community Connections for Science Education

No single educator can help children learn all they need to become scientifically literate. Resources are all around us—not only in traditional scie...

By William C. Robertson

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Modern Science and the Book of Genesis

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Modern Science and the Book of Genesis

Many religious people, including scientists, hold that God created the universe and the various processes driving physical and biological evolution an...

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NSTA Press Book

The Creation Controversy and The Science Classroom

Organized into three practical parts, The Creation Controversy provides teachers with insights into modern science and the Book of Genesis, effective ...

By James W. Skehan S.J., Ph.D., Craig E. Nelson, Ph.D.

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Global Environmental Change: Introduced Species

NSTA Press Book

Global Environmental Change: Introduced Species

Human activity has introduced species to ecosystems around the globe. Some species are benign or even beneficial; others, like zebra mussels, fire ant...

By Environmental Protection Agency , NSTA Press

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