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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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The Role of the Science Leader in Implementing Standards-Based Science Programs

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The Role of the Science Leader in Implementing Standards-Based Science Programs

Although most of the literature of reform and systemic change focuses on policy, programs, and practices that the leaders should be responsible for pr...

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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

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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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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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Conceptual Bridges

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Conceptual Bridges

Before middle grades, a student’s experience with objects, motion, and energy centers on exploring one thing at a time. Understanding energy, disti...

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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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Ten-Minute Field Trips: A Teachers's Guide to Using the Schoolgrounds for Environmental Studies

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Ten-Minute Field Trips: A Teachers's Guide to Using the Schoolgrounds for Environmental Studies

You don't have to go far to get science out of the classroom. An NSTA best-seller, this book is ideal for teachers in all school environments--urban, ...

By Helen Ross Russell

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