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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
NSTA Press Book
Invasion Ecology (Student Edition)
Strange intruders are invading our part of the world, threatening our environment and our economy. These newcomers and their impact on our ecological ...
By Marianne E. Krasny, The Enviromental Inquiry Team
NSTA Press Book
Everyday Assessment in the Science Classroom
Make ongoing, classroom-based assessment second nature to your students and you. Everyday Assessment in the Science Classroom is a thought-provoking c...
NSTA Press Book
Invasion Ecology (Teacher’s Guide—Includes Full Student Edition)
Strange intruders are invading our part of the world, threatening our environment and our economy. These newcomers and their impact on our ecological ...
By Marianne E. Krasny, The Environmental Inquiry Team
NSTA Press Book
Decay and Renewal (Teacher Edition—Includes Full Student Edition)
Are you looking for a new way to teach about respiration, nutrient cycling, energy flow, producers, consumers, and decomposers? Decay and Renewal ...
By Nancy M. Trautmann, The Environmental Inquiry Team
NSTA Press Book
Force and Motion: Stop Faking It! Finally Understanding Science So You Can Teach It
Intimidated by inertia? Frightened by forces? Mystified by Newton’s laws of motion? You’re not alone—and help is at hand. The Stop Faking It! Se...
By William C. Robertson, Ph.D.
NSTA Press Book
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....
NSTA Press Book
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...