Bøger udgivet af National Science Teachers Association

This fascinating book will stay with children every time they gaze up at the night sky. Through vivid pictures and engaging explanations, children will learn about many of the Moon's mysteries: what makes it look like a silvery crescent one time and a chalk-white ball a few nights later, why it sometimes appears in the daytime, where it gets its light, and how scientists can predict its shape on your birthday a thousand years from now.

With Bill Robertson as your guide, you will discover you can come to grips with the basics of force and motion. This book will lead you through Newton's laws to the physics of space travel. The book is as entertaining as it is informative. Best of all, the author understands the needs of adults who want concrete examples, hands-on activities, clear language, diagrams and yes, a certain amount of empathy.

Demonstrates how to teach the understanding and thinking skills students need to explore real-world questions, such as: Should schools charge a "tax” to discourage kids from eating unhealthy foods? Should local governments lower speed limits to reduce traffic fatalities? At the core of the exploration is the Socioscientific Issues Framework. The framework gives students practice in the research, analysis, and argumentation necessary to build scientific literacy.