ISBN-10: 0-309-10614-1
Size: 220 pages, 8 1/4 x 10
Publication Year:2007
Authors: Sarah Michaels, Andrew W. Shouse, and Heidi A. Schweingruber; National Research Council
Winner of the Association of Educational Publishers 2008 Distinguished Achievement Award
What types of instructional experiences help K-8 students learn science with understanding? What do science educators teachers, teacher leaders, science specialists, professional development staff, curriculum designers, school administrators need to know to create and support such experiences?
This multimedia "field guide" helps you to identify over 14,500 mineral names and synonyms for both beginners and serious collectors. Hands-On Mineral Identification Version 1.1 provides detailed identification information on 500 of the most common mineral species, full color animations, background information, and photographs on physical characteristics of minerals. (Grades 7-12 and college)
Written by M. Darby Dyar, Ph.D., Reviewed by Carl A Francis, Curator, Harvard University Mineralogical Museum. Images by Dennis Tasa.
about Basic Ideas in Space (and Earth) Science
The Universe at Your Fingertips 2.0 educational DVD-ROM, developed by the Astronomical Society of the Pacific,
contains 133 field-tested hands-on activities, 17 topical guides, 52 background articles, 55 introductory images, and 12 short videos on the topics of astronomy, planetary science, and Earth science.
A DVD with 8 inspiring documentary films (3-7 minutes each) that dispel fear of climate change and inspire understanding through stories of youth speaking out, doing citizen-science and taking action.
Price: $29.95 for personal or classroom use; $49.95 Institutional and for public screening rights
Earth's Atmosphere and Its Seasons Version 1.1 helps students investigate and understand the causes of the seasons, Earth-Sun relationships, the composition of the atmosphere, Sun's role as the main source of energy that drives weather and climate, the greenhouse effect, and more. (Grades 5-12)
Written by Edward J. Tarbuck and Frederick K. Lutgens, Illinois Central College
Earth's Dynamic Surface Version 1.1 is a useful tool for developing an understanding of the processes that shape Earth's surface. (Grades 7-12 and college)
Written by Frank J. Pazzaglia, Ph.D., Lehigh University










