Elementary teachers do science: Guidelines for teacher preparation programs

Carol L. Stuessy & Julie A. Thomas
1998, 126 pages
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The National Science Education Standards and the ongoing reform efforts in science education have implications for the professional development of school teachers. In response, this book provides guidelines for elementary teacher preparation in science. Though based on a systemic initiative in Texas, this work is nationally relevant.

Creative childhood experiences in mathematics and science: Projects, activity series, and centers for early childhood

Peter Rillero & Jeanette Allison (Eds)
1997, 396 pages
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This is a practical handbook of activities, projects, and learning centers for promoting active exploration of familiar environments, cooperative learning, and inquiry. Many specific lesson ideas are included, along with general strategies for engaging young learners in science and mathematics.

Scientists and mathematicians become school teachers

Billie F. Risacher (Ed.)
1998, 136 pages
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This book considers the need to accomodate second-career professionals in teacher preparation programs for secondary science and mathematics. Chapters address issues related to nontraditional pathways to teaching, and a case study of a program developed at San Jose State University and the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is included.

Rethinking portfolio assessment: Documenting the intellectual work of learners in science and mathematics

Margaret Jorgensen
1996, 232 pages
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This book details the theory and activities implemented at the middle school level in the Authentic Assessment for Multiple Users Project. Specific assessment tasks, along with teacher directions and examples are provided. Readers are invited to photocopy the task sheets and scoring guides for use in their own classrooms.

Improving learning in science and basic skills among diverse student populations

Francis X. Sutman & Ana Guzman
1995, 64 pages
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This practical guide shows how hands-on science investigations can be used to strengthen science and basic skills among minority student populations. An instructional model, the Integrated Activity Learning Sequence, is described, along with science and language instructional goals.

National science education standards

National Academy Press
1996, 262 pages
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The standards outline what students need to know, understand, and be able to do to be scientifically literate as they become educated in our society. Examples are provided based on actual practice,and each example includes a brief description of features and a list of the standards that might be highlighted by the example.

Human growth: Guide to a healthier you

Jeanne C. Huba & Tracy L. Crow
Instructor’s Manual
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Interactive CD-ROM
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This curriculum supplement for grades 5-8 integrates skills in mathematics, science, health, reading, and writing. Lesson outlines are provided for the following modules: Anthropometry, Bone Composition and Chemistry, Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, and Genetics.

Ground truth studies teacher handbook

Aspen Global Change Institute
1995, 144 pages
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Focusing on the study of global change and the technology of remote sensing, this handbook provides interdisciplinary, activity-based lessons on global warming, loss of biodiversity, ozone depletion, watersheds, and related topics. Primers on global change and remote sensing are included.

Excellence in educating teachers of science

Peter A. Rubba, Lois M. Campbell, Thomas M. Dana (Editors)
1993, 286 pages
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The fifteen chapters in this book discuss various aspects of science teacher preparation and professional development. Topics include pedagogical content knowledge, integrated studies, multicultural infusion, gender issues, and more.

Behind the methods class door: Educating elementary and middle school science teachers

Larry E. Schafer, Editor
1994, 248 pages
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This is a highly regarde and practical book for college faculty members involved in science teacher preparation. The book includes activities and suggestions from experienced teacher educators. Topics include the learning cycle, thematic science instruction, cooperative learning, and more.

Integrating environmental education and science

Diane C. Cantrell & Patricia A. Barron
1994, 174 pages
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This book presents environmental education as a means of integrating content and fostering a multi-dimensional instructional approach using a broad range of instructional objectives, thematic organizers, and interdisciplinary topics. It also includes guidelines for environmental education activities; helpful lists, samples, and tips; and other aids.

Perspectives of hands-on science teaching

David L. Haury & Peter Rillero,
1994, 142 pages
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This book presents answers to frequently asked questions about hands-on approaches to science teaching and learning. The ten questions were formulated by speaking with teachers and teacher educators who want to know the benefits of the approach, how to use hands-on approaches with textbooks, and where to get materials.

Environmental education in the schools: Creating a program that works!

Judy A. Braus & David Wood,
1993, 499 pages
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This manual enables teachers to formulate an effective program of environmental education across multiple grade levels and cultural settings. Tips for using the book are followed by nine chapters dealing with practical aspects of developing and implementing an environmental education program.

Assessing habits of mind: Performance-based assessment in science and mathematics

Margaret Jorgensen
1994, 132 pages
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It seems that instruction is often governed by achievement tests and other standardized forms of assessment. This book presents performance-based options as a means of determining if students can complete, demonstrate, or perform the actual behaviors of interest. Assessment is presented as a tool for improving classroom instruction.

Educating young people about water

The three guides in this series are full of ideas, checklists, references, and community resources to help educators make a difference in protecting one of our most vital resources: water. The series includes three guides, video, and a workshop guide.

A guide to goals and resources
Elaine Andrews
1995, 59 pages
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A guide to unique program strategies
Kelly J. Warren
1995, 63 pages
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A guide to program planning and evaluation
Elaine Andrews, Elva Farrell, Joe Heimlich, Richard Ponzio, & Kelly J. Warren
1995, 64 pages
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Planning for fun and success! (video)
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Educating young people about water set: Guides, video, & workshop guide
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Two H’s and an O: A teaching resource packet on water education

Joe E. Heimlich, M. Claire Oberst,
& Lisa Spitler
1993, 132 pages
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This is a book of activities on water quality issues compiled from 32 different sources. The activities are arranged into five sections: (a) the science of water, (b) the hydrologic cycle, (c) using water, (d) water conservation, and (e) water pollution.

Global climates—past, present, and future: Activities for integrated science education

Sandra Hendersen, Steven R. Holman, & Lynn L. Mortensen
1993, 118 pages
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The lesson plans in this guide all relate to the issue of global climate change to foster understanding of climate, the carbon cycle, the “greenhouse effect” and how greenhouse gases may affect plants and sea levels. The activities are both educationally appropriate and technically sound.

Activities for the changing earth system: Curriculum activities for teaching about global environmental changes

Earth Systems Education
1993, 291 pages
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This teacher resource book presents activities for middle school and high school students that address issues related to global changes in the environment. The activities all reflect the Earth Systems Education curriculum framework that integrates teaching about Earth’s five interacting subsystems: atmosphere, biosphere, cryosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere.

Environmental education teacher resource handbook: A practical guide for K-12 environmental education

Richard J. Wilke (Ed.)
1993, 448 pages
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This handbook includes chapters on curriculum issues, state guidelines, sources of funding, ideas for student projects, children’s trade books, and related topics. Specific curriculum materials are described, and an index to curriculum reviews is included. This is a valuable resource for environmental educators at all levels, particularly precollege.

Science curriculum resource handbook: A practical guide for K-12 science curriculum

Dennis W. Cheek, Robert Briggs, & Robert E. Yager (Eds.)
1992, 384 pages
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This handbook includes chapters on curriculum issues, state guidelines, sources of funding, ideas for student projects, children’s trade books, and related topics. Specific curriculum materials are described, and an index to curriculum reviews is included.

Mathematics teacher resource handbook: A practical guide for teaching K-12 mathemtics

Dan Dolan (Ed.)
1993, 459 pages.
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This handbook includes chapters on curriculum issues and trends, curriculum topics, state guidelines and standards, sources of curriculum materials, recommended books, and related topics. An index to curriculum reviews is also provided.

Teaching elementary science with toys

Linda Froschauer
1993, 138 pages
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This book was designed to provide elementary school teachers with activities that use toys to teach science concepts. Each activity has been tested in classrooms, and the science content has been checked by science specialists.

Improving instruction and learning through evaluation: Elementary school science

Elizabeth Meng & Rodney L. Doran
1993, 179 pages
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A timeless, practical book on assessing learning in elementary school science, with chapters on process skills, concepts, problem-solving, and more.

Classroom assessment: Key to reform in secondary science education

Joseph L. Accongio & Rodney L. Doran
1993, 201 pages
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This is a very practical book on assessment for classroom teachers. Chapters focus on assessing cognition, the process skills of inquiry and problem solving, and various forms of performance. Many pages can be reproduced and used directly in class settings.

Activities to teach mathematics in the context of environmental studies

Barbara Thomson & Martin Hartog
1993, 291 pages
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This book of activities was designed to provide middle school teachers with activities that focus on connections between mathematics and investigations of the natural environment. Each activity provides objectives, procedures, background information, references, and more.

Problem solving research in middle/junior high school science education

Stanley L. Helgeson

1992, 92 pages
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This is a review of the research literature focusing on problem solving in science education. Chapters present findings related to assessment of problem solving, gender differences, cognitive style, instruction, curricula, and more.