The Science Teacher back issues from March 2008:
Getting students to read.(The Prepared Practitioner)
Mar 01, 2008; ... In the December 2007 edition of the National Education Association's Advocate Online, Linda Nilson, director of Clemson University's Office of Teaching Effectiveness and Innovation, discusses ways teachers can encourage students to complete--and understand--assigned class readings. ...
Geology: rock solid safety.(Safer Science)
Mar 01, 2008; ... Although perceived as having a lower level of safety issues compared to chemistry or biology laboratories, Earth-space science and geology classes have their share of challenges. In fact, a number of safety concerns exist, which need to be addressed for a safe and educational experience in ...
Traffic mystery solved?(Headline Science)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Mathematicians from the University of Exeter have provided insight into the mystery of traffic jams by developing a model to show how major delays occur on our roads with no apparent cause. Many traffic jams leave drivers baffled as they finally reach the end of a tail-back to find no ...
Parental bias for first-born.(Headline Science)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Most parents would hotly deny favoring one child over another, but new research suggests they may have little choice in the matter. Biologists studying a unique species of beetle that raises and cares for its young have found that parents instinctively favor the oldest ...
Invisibility cloak developed.(Headline Science)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Harry Potter may not have talked much about plasmonics in J.K. Rowling's fantasy series, but University of Maryland (UMD) researchers are using this emerging technology to develop an invisibility cloak that exists beyond the world of bespectacled teenage wizards. A research ...
Fireflies help fight cancer.(Headline Science)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Researchers at Ohio State University (OSU) have figured out a way to use a firefly gene to see just how effective a new drug combination actually is against some forms of cancer. The new study looked at adult T-cell lymphoma and leukemia (ATLL), a form of cancer in which ...
Earliest stage of planet formation.(Headline Science)
Mar 01, 2008 ... University of California, Davis (UC Davis) researchers have dated the earliest step in the formation of the solar system--when microscopic interstellar dust coalesced into mountain-sized chunks of rock--to 4,568 million years ago, within a range of about 2,080,000 years. UC ...
Skin pigment in fish and humans.(Headline Science)
Mar 01, 2008 ... When humans began to migrate out of Africa about 100,000 years ago, their skin color gradually changed to adapt to their new environments. About 10,000 years ago, at the end of the last Ice Age, marine ancestors of ocean-dwelling stickleback fish experienced dramatic changes in skin ...
Oceanography for the visually impaired: a scientific collaboration helps visually impaired students explore oceanography firsthand.
Mar 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Amy Bower is a physical oceanographer and senior scientist at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) in Woods Hole, Massachusetts--she has also been legally blind for 14 years. Through her partnership with the Perkins School for the Blind in ...
Weaving in the story of science: incorporating the nature of science into the classroom through stories about scientists, discoveries, and events.
Mar 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Incorporating stories in the science classroom transforms students from a group of passive learners into a community of active scientists. I use the term stories loosely to describe the literature I use in my classroom, such as news articles and adapted ...
Helping students with learning disabilities succeed: teaching strategies can help students with learning disabilities improve their performance in the science classroom.
Mar 01, 2008; ... Students with learning disabilities (LD) frequently take general education science classes because their disabilities are very mild. Sometimes, however, it is difficult for students with LD to succeed in the classes and pass the related high-stakes assessments mandated by No Child Left ...
Sounds like success: a framework for equitable assessment: how to revise written assessments for English language learners.(Report)
Mar 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Approximately 13 million school-age students in the United States do not speak English as their primary language (Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics 2005). Thus, there is a high demand for developing fair, thought-provoking ...
35th anniversary outstanding science trade books for students K-12: books published in 2007.
Mar 01, 2008; ... To science teachers, there's a special meaning to the term "literacy" that goes far beyond language arts. For over a decade, the National Science Education Standards have focused our attention on scientific literacy, a golden umbrella that encompasses not just reading, writing, and ...
Dinosaurs: The Most Complete, Up-to-Date Encyclopedia for Dinosaur Lovers of All Ages.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Dinosaurs: The Most Complete, Up-to-Date Encyclopedia for Dinosaur Lovers of All Ages. Thomas R. Holtz, Jr. Illustrated by Luis V. Rey. Random House Children's Books. 432pp. Trade ISBN 978-0-375-82419-7, $34.99; Library ISBN 978-0-375-92419-4, $37.99. Paper ed. (F). (I, A) This beautifully ...
Dinosaur Eggs Discovered! Unscrambling the Clues.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Dinosaur Eggs Discovered! Unscrambling the Clues. Lowell Dingus, Luis M. Chiappe, and Rodolfo Coria. Illustrated by Stephanie Abramowicz. Twenty-First Century Books, a division of Lerner Publishing Group. 112pp. Library ISBN 978-0-8225-6791-2, $30.60. (I) Share the exciting experiences of ...
The Discovery and Mystery of a Dinosaur Named Jane.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Mar 01, 2008 ... The Discovery and Mystery of a Dinosaur Named Jane. Judith Williams. Enslow Publishers. 48pp. Library ISBN 978-0-7660-2730-5, $23.93; Paperback ISBN 978-0-7660-2709-1, $13.26. (I) Join members of the Burbee Museum's paleontology team as ...
Giant Sea Reptiles of the Dinosaur Age.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Giant Sea Reptiles of the Dinosaur Age. Caroline Arnold. Illustrated by Laurie Caple. Clarion Books. 40pp. Trade ISBN 978-0-618-50449-7, $16. (I) This book describes giant sea reptiles that lived during the Mesozoic Era from 250 to 65 million years ago, and it often ...
SuperCroc: Paul Sereno's Dinosaur Eater.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Mar 01, 2008 ... SuperCroc: Paul Sereno's Dinosaur Eater. Paul Sereno and Natalie Lunis. Illustrated with photographs and illustrations. Bearport Publishing. 32pp. Library ISBN 978-1-59716-255-5, $18.95. (E) Paleontologist Paul Sereno and his team ...
About the annotations.(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2008 ... (SAMPLE) 1-* The Opryland. The Nashville Brothers. Illustrated with photographs. Tennessee Press. 168pp. Trade 2-ISBN 0-592-67321-1, 3-$18.95; Library ISBN 0-592-64213-X, $18.99. 4-Paper ed. (F). (I, 5-A) Members of the Opryland crew take readers on a tour of a tropical indoor ...
Isaac Newton: The Scientist Who Changed Everything.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Isaac Newton: The Scientist Who Changed Everything. Philip Steele. Illustrated with prints and photographs. National Geographic Society. 64pp. Trade ISBN 978-1-4263-0114-8, $17.95; Library ISBN 978-1-4263-0115-5, $27.90. Paper ed. (F). (I) In a way that will draw young readers in, this ...
Giants of Science: Marie Curie.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Giants of Science: Marie Curie. Kathleen Krull. Illustrated by Boris Kulikov. Viking Children's Books, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers Group. 144pp. Trade ISBN 978-0-670-05894-5, $15.99. Paper ed. (F). (I) Readers will learn about ...
Tycho Brahe: Pioneer of Astronomy.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Tycho Brahe: Pioneer of Astronomy. Don Nardo. Illustrated with prints and photographs. Compass Point Books. 112pp. Trade ISBN 978-0-7565-3309-0, $34.60; Library ISBN 978-0-7565-3309-0, $25.95; Paperback ISBN 978-0-7565-3310-6, $9.95. (I) This fascinating biography reveals the life of Tycho ...
The Story of Science: Einstein Adds a New Dimension.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Mar 01, 2008 ... * The Story of Science: Einstein Adds a New Dimension. Joy Hakim. Illustrated by Marleen Adlerblum. Smithsonian Books in Association with NSTA. 468pp. Trade ISBN 978-1-58834-162-4, $27.95. (A) Take a journey through time with an author who ...
Close to the Wind: The Beaufort Scale.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Mar 01, 2008 ... * Close to the Wind: The Beaufort Scale. Written and illustrated by Peter Malone. G.P. Putnam's Sons, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers Group. 40pp. Trade ISBN 978-0-399-24399-8, $16.99. (P) This beautifully illustrated book, filled with magnificent paintings and detailed ...
Map: Satellite.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Map: Satellite. DK Publishing. 360pp. Trade ISBN 978-0-756626419, $40. (I, A) This book contains fantastic images of Earth from space illustrating phenomena such as Arctic ice anomalies, ozone depletion, and seasonal changes. Readers can easily visualize coastlines, mountain ...
Over the Mountains: An Aerial View of Geology.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Mar 01, 2008 ... * Over the Mountains: An Aerial View of Geology. Michael Collier. Photographs by Michael Collier. Mikaya Press. 128pp. Trade ISBN 978-1-931414-18-0, $29.95. (I, A) This book shows fabulous photographs, taken from the air, of real-world landscapes such as Denali, the San Andreas Fault, and ...
Belly-Busting Worm Invasions! Parasites That Love Your Insides!(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Belly-Busting Worm Invasions! Parasites That Love Your Insides! Thomasine E. Lewis Tilden. Franklin Watts. 64pp. Library ISBN 978-0-531-12068-2, $26; Paperback ISBN 978-0-531-18736-4, $7.95. (I) Imagine a four-foot-long guinea worm in your leg, or perhaps a pea-shaped tapeworm in your ...
The Breast Cancer Update.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Mar 01, 2008 ... The Breast Cancer Update. Alvin Silverstein, Virginia Silverstein, and Laura Silverstein Nunn. Enslow Publishers. 128pp. Library ISBN 978-0-7660-2747-3, $31.93. (I) This book has the latest on diagnosis, treatment, patient ...
Circulating Life: Blood Transfusion From Ancient Superstition to Modern Medicine.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Mar 01, 2008 ... * Circulating Life: Blood Transfusion From Ancient Superstition to Modern Medicine. Cherie Winner. Twenty-First Century Books, a division of Lerner Publishing Group. 112pp. Library ISBN 978-0-8225-6606-9, $30.60. (A) This book is a fascinating account of the roles that blood has played in ...
Gut-Eating Bugs: Maggots Reveal the Time of Death!(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Gut-Eating Bugs: Maggots Reveal the Time of Death! Danielle Denega. Franklin Watts. 64pp. Library ISBN 978-0-531-11824-5, $26; Paperback ISBN 978-0-531-17525-5, $7.95. (E, I) Can bugs tell the time of death? This book has three case studies that explore how insects found on dead bodies ...
About CBC & NSTA.(Children's Book Council and National Science Teachers Association )(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2008 ... The Children's Book Council (CBC) is a nonprofit trade organization that encourages the use and enjoyment of books and related literacy materials for young people. The official sponsor of Children's Book Week, the CBC supports reading-encouragement programs both independently and with ...
About the books and the selection process.(Outstanding Science Trade Books)
Mar 01, 2008 ... The books that appear in this annotated bibliography selected as Outstanding Science Trade Books were published in 2007. They are intended primarily for kindergarten through 12th grade. They were selected by members of a book review panel appointed by the National Science Teachers ...
Members of the book selection panel.(Brief article)(List)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Patricia Bricker (PLB), Chair Assistant Professor Elementary and Middle Grades Education Western Carolina University Cullowhee, North Carolina Charlie Barman (CRB) Professor of Science Education ...
Adaptation.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Adaptation. Alvin Silverstein, Virginia Silverstein, and Laura Silverstein Nunn. Twenty-First Century Books, a division of Lerner Publishing Group. 112pp. Library ISBN 978-0-8225-3434-1, $31.93. (I) Packed full of information, this text describes multiple aspects of adaptation. Specific ...
Being Caribou: Five Months on Foot With a Caribou Herd.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Mar 01, 2008 ... * Being Caribou: Five Months on Foot With a Caribou Herd. Karsten Heuer. Walker & Company. 48pp. Trade ISBN 978-0-8027-9565-6, $17.95; Library ISBN 978-0802795663, $18.85. (E) The amazing five-month migration of a caribou herd to the Alaskan calving grounds is articulately ...
Box Turtles.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Mar 01, 2008 ... * Box Turtles. Lynn M. Stone. Lerner Publications Company, a division of Lerner Publishing Group. 48pp. Library ISBN 978-1-57505-869-6, $26.60. (I) Learn about the four species ...
Face to Face With Caterpillars.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Face to Face With Caterpillars. Darlyne A. Murawski. Illustrated with photographs by Darlyne A. Murawski. National Geographic Society. 32pp. Trade ISBN 978-1-4263-0052-3, $16.95; Library ISBN 978-1-4263-0053-0, $25.90. Paper ed. (F). (E) Firsthand information and stunning photographs give ...
Guess What Is Growing inside This Egg.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Mar 01, 2008 ... * Guess What Is Growing Inside This Egg. Written and illustrated by Mia Posada. Millbrook Press, a division of Lerner Publishing Group. 32pp. Trade ISBN 978-0-8225-6192-7, $15.95; Library ISBN 978-0-8225-6192-7, $15.95. (P) Readers are given rhyming clues to help them guess which ...
Here Is the Wetland.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Here Is the Wetland. Madeleine Dunphy. Illustrated by Wayne McLoughlin. Web of Life Children's Books. 32pp. Trade ISBN 978-0-9773795-9-0, $16.95; Paperback ISBN 978-0-9773795-8-3, $9.95. (P) With the text of each page ...
It's a Butterfly's Life.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Mar 01, 2008 ... It's a Butterfly's Life. Written and illustrated by Irene Kelly. Holiday House. 32pp. Trade ISBN 978-0-8234-1860-2, $16.95. (E) Through engaging ...
Nic Bishop Spiders.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Nic Bishop Spiders. Written and illustrated by Nic Bishop. Scholastic Nonfiction. 48pp. Trade ISBN 0-439-87756-3, $16.99. (A) Remarkably detailed photographs present close-up views of these intriguing creatures. Nic Bishop's study of spiders is documented ...
Octopuses.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Octopuses. Sandra Markle. Lerner Publications Company, a division of Lerner Publishing Group. 40pp. Library ISBN 978-0-8225-6063-0, $25.26; Paperback ISBN 978-0-8225-6066-1, $7.95 (First Avenue Editions, a division of Lerner Publishing Group). (E, I) Fascinating details abound as the ...
Sneeze!(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Mar 01, 2008 ... * Sneeze! Alexandra Siy. Illustrated by Dennis Kunkel. Charlesbridge Publishing. 44pp. Trade ISBN 978-1-57091-653-3, $16.95; Paperback ISBN 978-1-57091-654-0, $6.95. (P, E) Connecting the science of a sneeze with the different things in nature that make this happen, this book uses ...
Superbugs Strike Back: When Antibiotics Fail.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Superbugs Strike Back: When Antibiotics Fail. Connie Goldsmith. Twenty-First Century Books, a division of Lerner Publishing Group. 112pp. Library ISBN 978-0-8225-6607-6, $30.60. (A) From the earliest explorations of bacteria to present-day super "bug" bacteria, this book explores the ...
Tracks of a Panda.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Tracks of a Panda. Nick Dowson. Illustrated by Yu Rong. Candlewick Press. 32pp. Trade ISBN 978-0-7636-3146-8, $16.99. Paper ed. (F). (P) This engaging book relates the nature, diet, and environment in which a baby ...
Where in the Wild? Camouflaged Creatures Concealed ... and Revealed.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Where in the Wild? Camouflaged Creatures Concealed ... and Revealed. David M. Schwartz and Yael Schy. Photographs by Dwight Kuhn. Tricycle Press. 44pp. Trade ISBN 978-1-58246-207-3, $15.95. (E) Clever poems describe each camouflaged animal ...
Rockets.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Rockets. Ron Miller. Twenty-First Century Books, a division of Lerner Publishing Group. 112pp. Library ISBN 978-0-8225-7153-7, $31.93. (I, A) Rockets from ancient Chinese history to modern-day applications in space exploration are the topic of this book. Containing content with which many ...
Great Inventions: Microscopes and Telescopes.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Great Inventions: Microscopes and Telescopes. Rebecca Stefoff. Illustrated with prints, photographs, and diagrams. Marshall Cavendish Benchmark. 128pp. Trade ISBN 978-0-7614-2230-3, $39.93; Library ISBN 978-0-7614-2230-3, $27.95. (A) "It started ...
The Ultimate Weapon: The Race to Develop the Atomic Bomb.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Book review)
Mar 01, 2008 ... The Ultimate Weapon: The Race to Develop the Atomic Bomb. Edward T. Sullivan. Holiday House. 208pp. Trade ISBN 978-0-8234-1855-8, $24.95. (I) This book traces the development of the atomic bomb from its theoretical inception in the minds of scientists to the dropping of ...
Helping students write better conclusions: the modified sentence completion task is used to teach students about the language of science.
Mar 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The language of science is not exclusively mathematical. Students need to read and write with a specialized vocabulary that communicates their learning and knowledge in science classes (Fang 2006). Unlike the vocabulary used in language arts and social ...
Increasing the drive of your physics class: students learn to integrate force principles through the design and construction of paper cars.
Mar 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] First-year physics students often have a difficult time grasping Newton's laws of motion and recognizing the forces that these laws depend on. The "Paper Car" project is an experiential activity that is rich in application of force principles. It is also ...
Assessing basic knowledge in biology.(Idea Bank)(Report)
Mar 01, 2008; ... How do you think your students would respond to the 13 statements in Figure 1 (pp. 68-69)? We administered these items to 605 undergraduate students from September 2004 to September 2005. The students were enrolled in teacher-education programs at two institutions in the midwest and were ...
Lessons learned from test writing.(Idea Bank)
Mar 01, 2008; ... This past summer, I, like many other science educators, found myself relishing the thought of freedom--freedom to decide how to relax and freedom to choose the types of engagements to best prepare me for the future. Last summer, I chose to participate in a test-writing workshop for the ...
Cosmetic chemist.(Career of the Month)(Amy Wyatt )(Interview)
Mar 01, 2008; ... Where do you turn when you have a bad hair day or need to cover up an unwanted blemish? From hair gels to concealers, cosmetic chemists use science and creativity to develop products that make us look and feel good. As the executive director of Chanel's Research and Development Formulation ...
Ask the experts.(Are fish sensitive to lightning that strikes water? )(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2008; ... Q Are fish sensitive to lightning that strikes water? Steve Torrey Life Science Teacher Groveton High School Groveton, New Hampshire A Generally speaking, fish and other marine animals are spared from harm when lightning strikes ...
Free PD for science teachers.(Taking Note)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Northwestern University and University of Michigan are offering free professional development (PD) to teachers who adopt "Investigations in Environmental Science: A Case-based Approach to the Study of Environmental Systems" (CASES), a one-year high school environmental science course with ...
Teton Science Schools' workshop.(Taking Note)(Teachers, Children, and Nature: The Science and Math of Global Climate Change)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2008 ... The "Teachers, Children, and Nature: The Science and Math of Global Climate Change" workshop will be held this summer, from July 21-July 24, 2008, at Teton Science Schools' Givens-Black Teacher Learning Center. The center provides a wide array of professional development opportunities for ...
Science Teachers' Grab Bag.(NSTA online)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2008 ... The online NSTA Science Teachers' Grab Bag lists free or inexpensive resources for teachers. From lesson plans to online activities to free videos, teachers can find an array of resources for their classrooms. These resources can be searched by keyword, cost, or type, and all ...
Journey North study.(Taking Note)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Journey North is a program that allows students to actively study wildlife migration and seasonal change. K-12 teachers and students are invited to participate in Journey North's 15th global study, in which students can follow the migration patterns of monarch butterflies, bald eagles, ...
Toyota International Teacher Program.(Taking Note)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2008 ... In November 2008, the Toyota International Teacher Program will offer fully funded study visits to the Galapagos Islands to full-time secondary school classroom teachers in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Middle and high school teachers of all subjects are welcome to ...
Forensic Science: From Fibers to Fingerprints.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Book review)
Mar 01, 2008; ... Forensic Science: From Fibers to Fingerprints By Lisa Yount $35. 206 pp. Chelsea House Publishers, New York. 2007. ISBN: 0816057516. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Crime scene investigation (CSI) shows have ...
The Illustrated Timeline of Science: A Crash Course in Words and Pictures.(Young adult review)(Book review)
Mar 01, 2008; ... The Illustrated Timeline of Science: A Crash Course in Words and Pictures By Sidney Strickland, with Eliza Strickland $12.95. 119 pp. Sterling, New York. 2006. ISBN: ...
Kennedy Space Center: Gateway to Space.(Brief article)(Book review)
Mar 01, 2008; ... Kennedy Space Center: Gateway to Space By David West Reynolds $40. 248 pp. Firefly Books, Toronto, Toronto, Ontario. 2006. ISBN: 1554070392. [ILLUSTRATED OMITTED] At first ...
Mystery of the Senses: Taste.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Video recording review)
Mar 01, 2008; ... Mystery of the Senses: Taste By NOVA/ WGBH Educational Foundation $19.95. DVD. NOVA/WGBH Educational Foundation, Boston, MA. 2007. ISBN: 9781593757014. ...
Resources for Environmental Literacy: Five Teaching Modules for Middle and High School Teachers.(Book review)
Mar 01, 2008; ... Resources for Environmental Literacy: Five Teaching Modules for Middle and High School Teachers By Environmental Literacy Council and National Science Teachers Association $23.96. 189 ...