Master the essential scientific methods and make your science project a winner! Whether you re hoping to wow the judges at the next science fair, want to do a great job on a school project, or are
Robert Karplus, a professor of physics at the University of California, Berkeley, USA, became a leader in the movement to reform elementary school science in the 1960s. This book selects the enduring
This book explores sixteen contemporary issues in science education by examining the practical dilemmas these issues provoke for teachers. It is a unique book which presents student-teachers with pers
Contemporary's popular PRE-GED SCIENCE satellite book is organized according to NSES Content Standards. More visual stimulants provide students with opportunities to enhance their problem-solving and
US, Canadian, and Australian science educators argue that the cultural studies of science is not anti-science. They examine the work of selected French thinkers, present a vision of what a postmodern
Caught in the Last-Minute Science Project Scramble? Looking for Fun, Interesting Project Ideas? You're in luck! With Janice VanCleave's Help! My Science Project Is Due Tomorrow! you can choose
Science has never been so easy--or so much fun! With The Everything Kids' Science Experiments Book, all you need to do is gather a few household items and you can recreate dozens of mind-blowing, kid-
In this clear-cut guide, Hartman and Glasgow decipher the latest educational research and translate it into easy-to-use classroom applications that foster effective science learning and professional d
How do scientists persuade colleagues from diverse fields to cross the disciplinary divide, risking their careers in new interdisciplinary research programs? Why do some attempts to inspire such resea
How do scientists persuade colleagues from diverse fields to cross the disciplinary divide, risking their careers in new interdisciplinary research programs? Why do some attempts to inspire such resea
The call for science curriculum reform has been made over and over again for much of the twentieth century. Arguments have been made that the content of the curriculum is not appropriate for meeting t
Make Learning Science Fun with this Essential Guide from Everyone's Favorite Science Teacher!Now you can introduce children to the wonders of science in a way that's exhilarating and lasting. In Janic
Science in secondary schools has tended to be viewed mainly as a 'practical subject', and language and literacy in science education have been neglected. But learning the language of science is a majo
Doing Science offers a rare compendium of practical advice based on how working scientists pursue their craft. It covers each stage of research, from formulating questions and gathering data to devel
This book provides detailed instructional strategies, sample lesson plans, and sample assessments to help science teachers make the best us of the additional time available in a block schedule.
The book's argument depends, as do most proposals in education, upon cer tain positions in the philosophy of education. I believe that education should be primarily concerned with developing understa
Explore the wonders of science with the very best of guides!Have you ever wished that you could observe underwater creatures undetected? Or watch the very moment a caterpillar becomes a butterfly? Or
This study describes current deficiencies in teacher education and the teaching profession, matched with recommendations for improvement at every level. Issues of professionalism are highlighted, wit
