Journal of College Science Teaching articles from January 2006

Journal of College Science Teaching archives from January 2006

So, where's the guy with the cape?(image of an editor)(Editorial)
January 1, 2006... Perhaps I'm dating myself with this, but I when I think of an "Editor," I see Perry White from the old (very old) Superman TV series. I picture a crusty, white-haired guy in late middle age blustering about in a constant state of grumbling...

Reinventing the wheel.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2006... Some concerns have arisen regarding my paper, "A New Model for Inquiry: Is the Scientific Method Dead?", in which I present a way to use the Activity Model (Harwood 2004). The initial model on which my paper was based is called the Inquiry...

Baby boomers versus Gen Xers.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2006... During the summer of 2005, at Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor, Michigan, a baby boomer (Bal Barot) and Gen Xer (Aekam Barot) teamed up to teach a chemistry course of students from both generations. The purpose of this study was to find...

It's wrong not to tell students when they're wrong.(Column)
January 1, 2006... Despite the reluctance of some faculty to tell students in science classes that their answers are wrong, it is argued that such "corrective feedback" has considerable value when done properly. The reluctance of some faculty to give such...

Opening day: getting started in a cooperative classroom.(The CaseStudy)
January 1, 2006... "Star for star, the players from places like Lithuania or Puerto Rico don't rank well versus Americans, but when they play as a team, when they collaborate better than we do, they are extremely competitive." Comments on why the USA is no...

Picky frogs.(mating behavior research)
January 1, 2006... Distance can be hard on relationships--especially if you are a 6.35cm frog. So, after a million years, when geographically isolated green-eyed tree frogs (Litoria genimaculata) reconnected with their former group, the females exercised a...

The origin of potatoes.
January 1, 2006... Humans have cultivated potatoes for millennia, but there has been great controversy about the ubiquitous vegetable's origins. This week, writing in the Proceedings of the National Academies of Sciences, a team led by a USDA potato taxonomist...

Blood on the run.(vampire bats)
January 1, 2006... They sleep hanging upside-down, have sharp fangs, come out to eat at night, and live off the blood of other animals. If all that weren't spooky enough, apparently vampire bats are also... hitting the gym? "They spent one evening on the...

Professional development using an interdisciplinary learning circle: linking pedagogical theory to practice.
January 1, 2006... Science education reform requires innovative professional development initiatives. Here we report the success of an interdisciplinary learning circle that met regularly over the course of a year to explore pedagogical theory and develop action...

Writing assignments in a nonmajor introductory ecology class.
January 1, 2006... I developed writing assignments for an introductory ecology class to encourage nonmajors to improve their writing skills and gain an appreciation for environmental issues. Statistical analyses suggest that during the semester, students' writing...

Use of a consumer-grade digital camera to archive written exams.
January 1, 2006... The use of a photocopier to archive exams consumes photocopier resources and generates a large amount of waste. As an alternative, I have been using a consumer-grade digital camera to document exams in an upper-division biology course. The...

Setting the stage for good group dynamics in semester-long projects in the sciences.
January 1, 2006... Many studies show students benefit from working cooperatively. Rarely published in STEM literature are guidelines to help educators effectively incorporate research teams in the classroom. We explain how to create a positive learning experience...

Printed notes versus virtual lectures: an examination of student learning of geoscience content.
January 1, 2006... Two geoscience course sections were provided with lecture content in different formats--one with static text that contained no graphics, the other with a link to a virtual lecture. Follow-up quizzes showed no difference in learning between the...

The use of triangulation methods in qualitative educational research.
January 1, 2006... Triangulation involves the careful reviewing of data collected through different methods in order to achieve a more accurate and valid estimate of qualitative results for a particular construct. This paper describes how we used three...

Using comics in the science classroom: a pedagogical tool.
January 1, 2006... Comic strips found in newspapers and magazines can be used to assess both student and teacher understanding of science concepts. They can also be used to get students' attention, introduce a new topic, and stimulate critical thinking and...

SciLinks[R] takes you to the best web resources available ... Relevant, related, in-depth material when you want it, without hours of frustrating webwading!(Brief article)
January 1, 2006... Created by NSTA, SciLinks has quickly become the premier source for teacher-vetted web pages on thousands of science topics through key words in many textbooks. NSTA Press has added this extra resource reference to the books we publish as...

Read before you buy: a special service from NSTA press.
January 1, 2006... Portions of the NSTA Press titles offered here are available online at the NSTA Science Store in PDF readable format, so you can preview the book before you make a buying decision. At the same time, see what your peers have to say in the NSTA...

Math: Stop Faking It! Finally Understanding Science So You Can Teach It.(Brief article)(Children's review)
January 1, 2006... Math Stop Faking It! Finally Understanding Science So You Can Teach It William C. Robertson GRADES 3-8 Item No. PB169X7 Members: $15.96 Non-members: $19.95 Why do you carry numbers when adding? Why do you need a...

Virus and the Whale: Exploring Evolution in Creatures Small and Large.(New From NSTA Press)(Brief Article)(Young Adult Review)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Virus and the Whale Exploring Evolution in Creatures Small and Large Edited by Judy Diamond with Carl Zimmer, E. Margaret Evans, Linda Allison, and Sarah Disbrow GRADES 6-8 Item No. PB196X Members: $23.16 ...

Uncovering Student Ideas in Science, Vol. 1: 25 Formative Assessment Probes.(New From NSTA Press)(Brief Article)(Young Adult Review)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Uncovering Student Ideas in Science, Vol. 1 25 Formative Assessment Probes Page Keeley, Francis Eberle, and Lynn Farrin GRADES K-12 Item No. PB193X1 Members: $19.96 Non-members: $24.95 Pinpoint what your students...

Quantoons.(New From NSTA Press)(Brief Article)(Young Adult Review)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Quantoons Metaphysical illustrations by Tomas Bunk Physical explanations by Arthur Eisenkraft and Larry D. Kirkpatrick GRADES 9-12 Item No. PB198X Members: $21.56 Non-members: $26.95 Finally: the perfect book for...

Science for English Language Learners: K-12 Classroom Strategies.(New From NSTA Press)(Brief Article)(Young Adult Review)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Science for English Language Learners K-12 Classroom Strategies Edited by Ann K. Fathman and David T. Crowther GRADES K-12 Item No. PB194X Members: $19.96 Non-members: $24.95 To succeed with linguistically and...

Start Young! Early Childhood Science Activities.(New From NSTA Press)(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Start Young! Early Childhood Science Activities An NSTA Press Journals Collection Shannan McNair, Editor GRADES PRE-K-2 Item No. PB197X Members: $15.96 Non-members: $19.95 Start Young! offers a wealth of...

Teaching With Purpose: Closing the Research-Practice Gap.(New From NSTA Press)(Brief Article)(Young Adult Review)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Teaching With Purpose Closing the Research-Practice Gap John E. Penick and Robin Lee Harris GRADES K-12 Item No. PB184X Members: $17.56 Non-members: $21.95 This book provides a framework for coordinating your...

Teaching Science in the 21st Century.(New From NSTA Press)(Brief Article)(Young Adult Review)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Teaching Science in the 21st Century NSTA Press and the National Science Education Leadership Association (NSELA) Edited by Jack Rhoton and Patricia Shane GRADES K-COLLEGE Item No. PB195X Members: $27.96; ...

Exemplary Science in Grades 5-8: Standards-Based Success Stories.(New From NSTA Press)(Brief Article)(Young Adult Review)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Exemplary Science in Grades 5-8 Standards-Based Success Stories Robert E. Yager, Editor GRADES 5-8 Item No. PB192X2 Members: $15.96 Non-members: $19.95 Teachers, researchers, and professors whose specialty is...

Air, Water, & Weather: Stop Faking It! Finally Understanding Science So You Can Teach It.(Recent Releases)(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Air, Water, & Weather Stop Faking It! Finally Understanding Science So You Can Teach It William C. Robertson GRADES 3-8 Item No. PB169X6 Members: $15.16 Non-members: $18.95 Get help from best-selling author Bill...

Exploring Ecology: 49 Ready-to-Use Activities for Grades 4-8.(Recent Releases)(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Exploring Ecology 49 Ready-to-Use Activities for Grades 4-8 Patricia Warren with Janet R. Galle GRADES 4-8 Item No. PB182X Members: $23.16 Non-members: $28.95 Get out of the classroom and into the field, where...

How To ... Weave the Web into K-8 Science.(Recent Releases)(Brief Article)(Young Adult Review)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... How To... Weave the Web into K-8 Science David R. Wetzel GRADES K-8 Item No. PB191X2 Members: $11.16 Non-members: $13.95 Like a search engine for science teachers, this book is your custom-made guide to bringing the...

Exemplary Science in Grades 9-12: Standards-Based Success Stories.(Recent Releases)(Brief Article)(Young Adult Review)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Exemplary Science in Grades 9-12 Standards-Based Success Stories Robert E. Yager, Editor GRADES 9-12 Item No. PB192X3 Members: $15.96 Non-members: $19.95 In this collection of 15 essays, educators describe...

Exemplary Science: Best Practices in Professional Development.(Recent Releases)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Exemplary Science Best Practices in Professional Development Robert E. Yager, Editor GRADES K-12 Item No. PB192X4 Members: $15.96 Non-members: $19.95 Each essay in this collection of 16 describes a specific...

Bringing Technology Education into K-8 Classrooms: A Guide to Curricular Resources About the Designed World.(Recent Releases)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Bringing Technology Education into K-8 Classrooms A Guide to Curricular Resources About the Designed World Edward Britton, Bo De Long-Cotty, and Toby Levenson NSTA Press, Corwin Press, International Technology Education Association, and...

Science Curriculum Topic Study: Bridging the Gap Between Standards and Practice.(Recent Releases)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Science Curriculum Topic Study Bridging the Gap Between Standards and Practice Page Keeley NSTA Press and Corwin Press GRADES K-12 Item No. PA004X Members: $31.96 Non-members: $39.95 Make the connection...

The Nature of Science and the Study of Biological Evolution.(Young adult review)(Brief article)
January 1, 2006... The Nature of Science and the Study of Biological Evolution NSTA Press and BSCS GRADES 9-12 Item No. PA006X1 Members: $27.96 Non-members: $34.95 In quantities of 10 Item No. PAK006X1 Members: $255.96 ...

Galapagos: An Inquiry into Biological Evolution: Student Field Log.(Recent Releases)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Galapagos: An Inquiry into Biological Evolution Student Field Log NSTA Press and BSCS GRADES 9-12 Item No. PA006X2 Members: $31.96 Non-members: $39.95 In quantities of 10 Item No. PAK006X2 Members:...

Safety in the Elementary Science Classroom.(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Safety in the Elementary Science Classroom GRADES K-6 *NSTA Best Seller* Item No. PB030X2 Members: $11.96 Non-members: $14.95 This is the safety resource your classroom should not be without. An immediate NSTA Press...

Safety in the Middle School Science Classroom.(Teaching Strategies)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Safety in the Middle School Science Classroom GRADES 6-8 Item No. PB030X3 Members: $11.96 Non-members: $14.95 This quick-reference safety tool belongs in every space where you teach science. Designed as a convenient...

Exploring Safely: A Guide for Elementary Teachers.(Teaching Strategies)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Exploring Safely A Guide for Elementary Teachers Terry Kwan and Juliana Texley GRADES K-5 Item No. PB166X1 Members: $18.36 Non-members: $22.95 Emphasizing positive options, the authors provide new...

Inquiring Safely: A Guide for Middle School Teachers.(Teaching Strategiesi)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Inquiring Safely A Guide for Middle School Teachers Terry Kwan and Juliana Texley GRADES 6-8 Item No. PB166X2 Members: $18.36 Non-members: $22.95 Learn safety concepts in the context of real classrooms--from...

Investigating Safely: A Guide for High School Teachers.(Teaching Strategies)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Investigating Safely A Guide for High School Teachers Juliana Texley, Terry Kwan, and John Summers GRADES 9-12 Item No. PB166X3 Members: $18.36 Non-members: $22.95 This third and most advanced volume in NSTA's...

The Pillbug Project: A Guide to Investigation.(Teaching Strategies)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... The Pillbug Project A Guide to Investigation Robin Burnett, illustrated by Sergey Ivanov GRADES 2-6 Item No. PB093X Members: $14.36 Non-members: $17.95 The docile pillbug is the perfect classroom critter to help...

Help! I'm Teaching Middle School Science.(Teaching Strategies)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Help! I'm Teaching Middle School Science C. Jill Swango and Sally Boles Steward GRADES 6-8 Item No. PB170X Members: $18.36 Non-members: $22.95 Like a personal survival guide, this nontechnical manual offers how-to...

The Truth about Science: A Curriculum for Developing Young Scientists.(Teaching Strategies)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... The Truth about Science A Curriculum for Developing Young Scientists GRADES 6-8 Item No. PB164X Members: $17.56 Non-members: $21.95 Give students the lowdown on how real scientists work. This engaging book shows you...

NSTA Pathways to the Science Standards: Elementary School Edition.(Teaching Strategies)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... NSTA Pathways to the Science Standards Elementary School Edition GRADES K-6 *NSTA Best Seller* Item No. PB124X Members: $29.56 Non-members: $36.95 Brimming with practical guidance for putting the Standards into...

NSTA Pathways to the Science Standards: Middle School Edition.(Teaching Strategies)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... NSTA Pathways to the Science Standards Middle School Edition GRADES 5-9 Item No. PB125X Members: $29.56 Non-members: $36.95 This perennial NSTA Press best seller is brimming with practical guidance for putting the...

NSTA Pathways to the Science Standards: Second High School Edition.(Teaching Strategies)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... NSTA Pathways to the Science Standards Second High School Edition GRADES 9-12 NSTA Best Seller Item No. PB126X2 Members: $29.56 Non-members: $36.95 This top-selling tool has been fully revised for 21st century...

Ten-Minute Field Trips.(Teaching Strategies)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Ten-Minute Field Trips Helen Ross Russell GRADES K-8 Item No. PB020X Members: $17.56 Non-members: $21.95 This must-have book is ideal for teachers in all school environments--urban, suburban, and rural. The...

How to Ask the Right Questions.(Teaching Strategies)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... How to Ask the Right Questions Patricia E. Blosser GRADES K-12 Item No. PB038X3 Members: $6.36 Non-members: $7.95 Questions are the stock in trade. Are the right questions asked? This booklet will help analyze and...

How to ... Teach Measurements in Elementary School Science.(Teaching Strategies)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... How to... Teach Measurements in Elementary School Science Neal J. Holmes and Joseph J. Snoble GRADES K-6 Item No. PB038X7 Members: $6.36 Non-members: $7.95 Measure up: This booklet focuses on the importance of...

Clones, Cats, and Chemicals: Thinking Scientifically About Controversial Issues.(Teaching Strategies)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Clones, Cats, and Chemicals Thinking Scientifically About Controversial Issues Irwin L. Slesnick GRADES 6-12 Item No. PB190X Members: $17.56 Non-members: $21.95 If you want students to think--really think--about...

Teaching High School Science Through Inquiry: A Case Study Approach.(Teaching Strategies)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Teaching High School Science Through Inquiry A Case Study Approach Douglas Llewellyn Corwin Press GRADES 9-12 Item No. PA003X Members: $27.96 Non-members: $34.95 A groundbreaking book devoted entirely to...

The Creation Controversy & The Science Classroom.(Teaching Strategies)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... The Creation Controversy & The Science Classroom James W. Skehan, S.J., and Craig E. Nelson GRADES K-12 Item No. PB069X2 Members: $14.36 Non-members: $17.95 In the debate over creationism, teachers need a detailed...

Evolution in Perspective: The Science Teacher's Compendium.(Teaching Strategies)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Evolution in Perspective The Science Teacher's Compendium An NSTA Press Journals Collection GRADES 6-12 Item No. PB181X Members: $12.76 Non-members: $15.95 This important book supplies the necessary insights by...

The Lingo of Learning: 88 Education Terms Every Science Teacher Should Know.(Teaching Strategies)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... The Lingo of Learning 88 Education Terms Every Science Teacher Should Know Alan Colburn GRADES K-COLLEGE Item No. PB179X Members: $17.56 Non-members: $21.95 With more depth than a dictionary but less tedium than...

Atlas of Science Literacy.(Teaching Strategies)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Atlas of Science Literacy American Association for the Advancement of Science's Project 2061 GRADES K-12 Item No. PA001X Members: $39.96 Non-members: $49.95 "We know how to increase student performance--this book...

Celebrating Cultural Diversity: Science Learning for All.(Teaching Strategies)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Celebrating Cultural Diversity Science Learning for All An NSTA Press Journals Collection GRADES 9-12 Item No. PB156X Members: $13.56 Non-members: $16.95 This best-of collection from The Science Teacher offers...

Everyday Assessment in the Science Classroom: Science Educators' Essay Collection.(Teaching Strategies)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Everyday Assessment in the Science Classroom Science Educators' Essay Collection Edited by J Myron Atkin and Janet E. Coffey GRADES K-12 Item No. PB172X Members: $21.56 Non-members: $26.95 Make ongoing,...

Science Educator's Guide to Laboratory Assessment.(Teaching Strategies)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Science Educator's Guide to Laboratory Assessment Rodney Doran, Fred Chan, Pinchas Tamir, and Carol Lenhardt GRADES 6-12 Item No. PB145X2 Members: $22.36 Non-members: $27.95 What do your students know, what are they...

Learning Science and the Science of Learning: Science Educators' Essay Collection.(Teaching Strategies)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Learning Science and the Science of Learning Science Educators' Essay Collection Edited by Rodger W. Bybee K-COLLEGE *NSTA Best Seller* Item No. PB158X Members: $21.56 Non-members: $26.95 Students of all...

Teaching Teachers: Bringing First-Rate Science to the Elementary Classroom.(Teaching Strategies)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Teaching Teachers Bringing First-Rate Science to the Elementary Classroom GRADES K-6 Item No. PB167X Members: $13.56 Non-members: $16.95 A collection of 13 articles from Science & Children, NSTA's award-winning...

Professional Development: Planning and Design.(Teaching Strategies)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Professional Development Planning and Design NSTA Press and NSELA Edited by Jack Rhoton and Patricia Bowers GRADES K-12 Item No. PB127X2 Members: $16.76 Non-members: $20.95 There's more to professional...

Professional Development Leadership and the Diverse Learner.(Teaching Strategies)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Professional Development Leadership And the Diverse Learner NSTA Press and NSELA Edited by Jack Rhoton and Patricia Bowers GRADES K-12 Item No. PB127X3 Members: $16.76 Non-members: $20.95 Make your science...

Favorite Demonstrations for College Science.(Teaching Strategies)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Favorite Demonstrations for College Science An NSTA Press Journals Collection Edited by Brian R. Shmaefsky COLLEGE Item No. PB185X Members: $25.56 Non-members: $31.95 Peer-reviewed, classroom-tested, and tailored...

Teaching Tips: Innovations in Undergraduate Science Instruction.(Teaching Strategies)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Teaching Tips Innovations in Undergraduate Science Instruction Edited by Marvin Druger, Eleanor D. Siebert, and Linda W. Crow COLLEGE Item No. PB188X Members: $20.76 Non-members: $25.95 Get the best thinking from...

Practicing Science: The Investigative Approach in College Science Teaching.(Teaching Strategies)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Practicing Science The Investigative Approach in College Science Teaching An NSTA Press Journals Collection COLLEGE Item No. PB157X Members: $12.76 Non-members: $15.95 Get out from behind the lectern, break away...

Teaching Science in the Two-Year College.(Teaching Strategies)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Teaching Science in the Two-Year College An NSTA Press Journals Collection Timothy M. Cooney, Head of the Selection Committee COLLEGE Item No. PB180X Members: $17.56 Non-members: $21.95 This collection addresses...

Innovative Techniques for Large-Group Instruction.(Teaching Strategies)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Innovative Techniques for Large-Group Instruction An NSTA Press Journals Collection COLLEGE Item No. PB168X Members: $14.36 Non-members: $17.95 Learn tested techniques for engaging classes of 50, 150, or even 250...

College Pathways to the Science Education Standards.(Teaching Strategies)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... College Pathways to the Science Education Standards Edited by Eleanor D. Siebert and William J. McIntosh COLLEGE Item No. PB161X Members: $20.76 Non-members: $25.95 Apply the Standards, written for K-12 classes, to...

Picture-Perfect Science Lessons: Using Children's Books to Guide Inquiry.(Activities)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Picture-Perfect Science Lessons Using Children's Books to Guide Inquiry Karen Rohrich Ansberry and Emily Morgan GRADES 3-6 *NSTA Best Seller* Item No. PB186X Members: $23.16 Non-members: $28.95 This book...

Doing Good Science in Middle School: A Practical Guide to Inquiry-Based Instruction.(Activities)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Doing Good Science in Middle School A Practical Guide to Inquiry-Based Instruction Olaf Jorgenson, Jackie Cleveland, and Rick Vanosdall GRADES 6-8 *NSTA Best Seller* Item No. PB183X Members: $19.96 Non-members:...

Science Fairs Plus: Reinventing an Old Favorite, K-8.(Activities)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Science Fairs Plus Reinventing an Old Favorite, K-8 An NSTA Press Journals Collection GRADES K-8 Item No. PB173X Members: $14.36 Non-members: $17.95 This collection of 19 articles from NSTA's member journals is...

Stepping Up to Science and Math: Exploring the Natural Connections.(Interdisciplinary)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Stepping Up to Science and Math Exploring the Natural Connections An NSTA Press Journals Collection Edited by M. Jenice Goldston GRADES K-6 Item No. PB189X Members: $15.96 Non-members: $19.95 Compiled from...

How to ... Write to Learn Science: Second Edition.(Interdisciplinary)(Brief Article)(Young Adult Review)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... How to... Write to Learn Science Second Edition Bob Tierney with John Dorroh GRADES 7-12 Item No. PB191X1 Members: $10.36 Non-members: $12.95 This book takes a different approach to writing to learn--it's full...

Mixing It Up: Integrated, Interdisciplinary, Intriguing Science in the Elementary Classroom.(Interdisciplinary)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Mixing It Up Integrated, Interdisciplinary, Intriguing Science in the Elementary Classroom An NSTA Press Journals Collection Edited by Susan Koba GRADES K-6 Item No. PB175X Members: $15.96 Non-members: $19.95...

Crossing Borders in Literacy and Science Instruction: Perspectives on Theory and Practice.(Interdisciplinary)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Crossing Borders in Literacy and Science Instruction Perspectives on Theory and Practice International Reading Association Edited by E. Wendy Saul GRADES 3-12 Item No. PA002X Members: $31.96 Non-members: $39.95...

Decay and Renewal: Cornell Scientific Inquiry Series.(Biology)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Decay and Renewal Cornell Scientific Inquiry Series Nancy M. Trautmann and the Environmental Inquiry Team GRADES 9-12 Item No. PB162X3T (Teacher Edition) Members: $9.56 Non-members: $11.95 Item No. PB162X35...

Assessing Toxic Risk: Cornell Scientific Inquiry Series.(Biology)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Assessing Toxic Risk Cornell Scientific Inquiry Series Nancy M. Trautmann and the Environmental Inquiry Team GRADES 9-12 Item No. PB162X1T (Teacher Edition) Members: $9.56 Non-members: $11.95 Item No. PB162X1S...

Watershed Dynamics: Cornell Scientific Inquiry Series.(Biology)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Watershed Dynamics Cornell Scientific Inquiry Series William S. Carlsen, Nancy M. Trautmann, and the Environmental Inquiry Team GRADES 9-12 Item No. PB162X2T (Teacher Edition) Members: $9.56 Non-members: $11.95 ...

Invasion Ecology: Cornell Scientific Inquiry Series.(Biology)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Invasion Ecology Cornell Scientific Inquiry Series Marianne E. Krasny and the Environmental Inquiry Team GRADES 9-12 Item No. PB162X4T (Teacher Edition) Members: $9.56 Non-members: $11.95 Item No. PB162X4S...

Hands-On Herpetology: Exploring Ecology and Conservation.(Biology)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Hands-On Herpetology Exploring Ecology and Conservation Rebecca Schneider, Marianne Krasny, and Stephen Morreale GRADES 6-12 Item No. PB163X Members: $20.76 Non-members: $25.95 Because they're plentiful,...

Ecology and Evolution: Islands of Change.(Biology)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Ecology and Evolution Islands of Change Richard Benz GRADES 5-8 Item No. PB153X Members: $20.76 Non-members: $25.95 This book lets students examine big, complex ideas--how ecological pressures shape the...

The Science of HIV.(Biology)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... The Science of HIV Michael DiSpezio Video by Summer Productions GRADES 9-12 Item No. PB136X Members: $25.56 Non-members: $31.95 Combine biology and AIDS awareness in the classroom with this three-part package...

Explore the World Using Protozoa.(Biology)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Explore the World Using Protozoa NSTA Press and Society of Protozoologists Edited by O. Roger Anderson and Marvin Druger GRADES 9-COLLEGE Item No. PB137X Members: $24.76 Non-members: $30.95 Because they're easy...

Polymer Chemistry: Introduction to an Indispensable Science.(Chemistry)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
January 1, 2006... Polymer Chemistry Introduction to an Indispensable Science David M. Teegarden 2004 Choice Magazine "Outstanding Academic Title" GRADES 9-12 Item No. PB171X Members: $27.16 Non-members: $33.95 Deeper than a...