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SCIENCE & LITERATURE CONNECTIONSAs an elementary teacher, you often have to teach all things to
all students. Why not have the memorable characters in today's popular
stories help you bring science to life? Many teachers find that
teaching science through the use of children's literature is an
effective way to lead students to enduring understandings of important
science concepts. This issue presents many ideas for interdisciplinary
lessons involving science and literature. Read on! Science & Literature in the News Article summaries provided by the NSTA WebNews Service. Teachers learn how to connect science and literature in creative ways through the use of furry creatures. Click here to read the article in The Tennessean: http://www.tennessean.com/education/archives/03/09/39798186.shtml?Element_ID=39798186 Science & Literature on the Net In this month's elementary journal, Science and Children, NSTA members read "Harry Potter and the Dichotomous Key." The link to that article is: http://www.nsta.org/gateway&j=sc&n=48606 SciLinks® is a web-based service from NSTA that provides online content chosen for selected keywords. The keyword from "Harry Potter and the Dichotomous Key" is: Classification: http://www.scilinks.org/retrieve_outside.asp?sl=9263562111101033 NSTA Articles on Science & Literature The following NSTA journal articles provide you with some ideas using science and literature connections. Click here to read more: http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2003-10/elementary.htm Books on Science & Literature Click here to view the list of books dealing with science and literature: http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2003-10/books_elementary.htm Click here to view the list of new books from NSTA Press: http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2003-10/newbookselem.htm Professional Development As your school year really gets under way, you may become overwhelmed with keeping up with what goes on in your classroom. Dealing with your own professional development issues can take a back seat to more pressing demands. New teachers may even wonder exactly what professional development is and what it means to them. In The Lingo of Learning, Alan Colburn defines professional development and professional development schools. Click here to read the excerpt on professional development: http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2003-10/p77.pdf Click here to read the excerpt on professional development schools: http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2003-10/p74-75.pdf NSTA Opportunities Check the NSTA Calendar Before You Mark Your Own This month we show you how to get the most from the NSTA online calendar. Click here to read more: http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2003-10/sc0310_46.pdf Write for NSTA's Journals NSTA members want to read about your teaching experiences. To find out more, visit: Science & Children (Grades PreK–5) http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2003-10/sc.htm NSTA Book Club The NSTA book club is the perfect complement to lessons about seasons,
life cycles, or plants. This month’s book club meeting features
writing prompts, activities, discussions, giveaways, and the opportunity
to chat with Pumpkin Next Month's Theme: Access for All If 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/2003-10/member_elementary.htm. THE FINE PRINTThis
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