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INQUIRY-BASED ACTIVITIESInquiry and problem solving are central to the standards-based teaching of science. However, the art of encouraging students to take ownership of material and become problem solvers is not always a simple task. Science educators may find themselves asking such questions as: What does inquiry really mean; where can I find inquiry-related activities; and how can I implement those lessons into my curriculum to meet state and national science standards? High school science educators will find a wide array of resources—news and journal articles, books, and websites—in this issue of Science Class to help answer those questions. Read on and learn how you can use inquiry in your science classroom!
Article summaries provided by the NSTA WebNews Service. Inquiry can take many forms in the science classroom. Read how teachers across the country are using inquiry to ask trivia questions at science bowls and in hands-on activities to teach students about energy conservation. Click here to read the latest: http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2003-04/news_stories_high.htm Inquiry on the Net SciLinks® is an interactive, web-based service from NSTA that connects your lesson and/or course materials (certain textbooks, NSTA books, and journal articles) with online content chosen just for your selected topics. Natural Resources: http://www.scilinks.org/retrieve_outside.asp?sl=9263569910441033 Inquiry in NSTA Journal Articles The following journal articles are sorted by grade level to provide you with ideas for classroom lessons and activities related to inquiry-based activities. From The Science Teacher archives: http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2003-04/high_school.htm Books on Inquiry Check out these titles from NSTA Recommends: http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2003-04/books_high.htm Inquiry-Based Activities in April's The Science Teacher Have you checked your content lately? At the recent American Association for the Advancement of Science meeting, scientists shared some of their research. For updates on cell biology, bacteria classification, and everybody's favorite phenylthiocarbamide (PTC)-tasting lab, check out: http://www.nsta.org/sciconnect. (Please note that you must have an NSTA membership number to access this link.) Professional Development The U.S. Department of Education publishes a report of Exemplary and Promising Science Programs. Each description includes a general overview, a discussion of related professional development, program costs, a description of program quality, evidence of the program's effectiveness and success, the program's educational significance and usefulness to others, and ordering and contact information. The Eisenhower National Clearinghouse brings you that report. Click here to learn more: Exemplary and Promising Science Programs 2001 Part 1 (PDF version) http://quine.enc.org/web_graphics/documents/ART/002978/exemplary2001_1.pdf Exemplary and Promising Science Programs 2001 Part 2 (PDF version) http://quine.enc.org/web_graphics/documents/ART/002979/exemplary2001_2.pdf NSTA Opportunities Write for NSTA's Journals To learn more, visit: The Science Teacher (Grades 9–12) http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2003-04/tst.htm Meet Author Lynne Cherry! The award-winning author of The Great Kapok Tree will answer your questions throughout the month of April. Lynne Cherry's book is aimed at elementary students, but readers of all grade levels are invited to join the discussion. Click here to join the discussion: http://www.nsta.org/main/forum/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=47 Next Month's Theme: Student/Teacher/Community SuccessesIf your colleagues would like to subscribe to Science Class, please direct them to: http://www.nsta.org/newsletters. If you have a text-only browser or are having any difficulties with our links, please visit http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2003-04/member_high.htm. THE FINE PRINTThis
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