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NSTA Press Book
Clones, Cats, and Chemicals: Thinking Scientifically About Controversial Issues
Does human cloning present a threat or an opportunity? Do common cats constitute a major threat to wildlife? Will the development of new chemical and ...
By Irwin Slesnick
NSTA Press Book
Evolution in Perspective: The Science Teacher's Compendium
If ever a subject could benefit from a strong dose of perspective, it’s evolution. This important new book supplies the necessary insights by bringi...
NSTA Press Book
Light: Stop Faking It! Finally Understanding Science So You Can Teach It
Why is left right and right left in the mirror? Baffled by the basics of reflection and refraction? Wondering just how the eye works? If you have trou...
By William C. Robertson, Ph.D.
NSTA Press Book
Sound: Stop Faking It! Finally Understanding Science So You Can Teach It
Muddled about what makes music? Stuck on the study of harmonics? Dumbfounded by how sound gets around? Now you no longer have to struggle to teach c...
By William C. Robertson, Ph.D.
Book Chapter
Collaborative Efforts to Retain New Teachers: A University-School District Partnership
This chapter describes the Teacher to Teacher Program—a collaborative effort between Furman University and two local school districts. The program p...
Book Chapter
ASIST: An Induction Program for Science Teachers
Quality induction programs are needed for science teachers. This chapter describes one program—Alternative Support for Induction Science Teachers (A...
Book Chapter
Honoring Adult Learners: Adult Learning Theories and Implications for Professional Development
Designers of adult learning must consider carefully the research on adult learning and change and factor this into learning designs. In this chapter, ...
NSTA Press Book
Decay and Renewal (Student Edition)
Most of us throw or flush things away every day without thinking about the fact that there is no “away.” Whether discarded substances break down o...
By Nancy M. Trautmann, The Environmental Inquiry Team