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Teaching Teachers: Bringing First-Rate Science to the Elementary Classroom

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Teaching Teachers: Bringing First-Rate Science to the Elementary Classroom

Preservice and novice teachers feeling jittery will find this book full of workable strategies for helping students experience the wonders of science....

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Innovative Techniques for Large-Group Instruction

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Innovative Techniques for Large-Group Instruction

Size does matter. When you're faced with a class of 50, 150, or even 250 college students, it's tough to head off boredom - much less promote higher-o...

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Safety in the Elementary Science Classroom (flipchart)

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Safety in the Elementary Science Classroom (flipchart)

It’s a safety resource your classroom should not be without! As attractive as a poster and as convenient to use as a calendar, the completely update...

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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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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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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...

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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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