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This book isnt just for new teachers! Even after years as a science teacher, this book gave me suggestions tuse right away in my classroom - Regina Brinker, Science Teacher Christensen Middle School, Livermore, CA Create a science classroom that fosters a creative learning community and leads tsuccess! From successfully setting up a classroom tachieving meaningful instruction, science teachers face a variety of challenges unique ttheir practice every day This easy-to-read guide provides new and seasoned teachers with practical ideas, strategies, and insights thelp address essential topics in effective science teaching, including emphasizing inquiry, building literacy, implementing technology, using a wide variety of science resources, and maintaining student safety Aligned with current science standards, this guide helps teachers streamline their efforts, organize their work, and set the stage for outstanding instruction and enthusiastic student participation Other features include: - Practical examples, snapshots of moments in the history of science, and Web references - A compilation of professional development activities - Checklists trate curricula and textbooks - Guidance on networking with colleagues and establishing relationships with families By leveraging this books rich resources, science teachers will discover how tturn their classrooms intthriving environments for learning
