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EPIDEMIC SCIENCEAlthough a topic such as bioterrorism might be a tough subject to tackle, curriculum experts note such topics can give educators a fresh opportunity to teach fundamental biology concepts. The discussion of such issues can also help students prepare for real-world situations that might pose a threat. In this issue of Science Class, you will find many resources to help you prepare for teaching in today's challenging times. Epidemic Science in the News Article summaries provided by the NSTA WebNews Service. The science classroom is becoming a venue for a new topic—bioterrorism.
Read an article from Education Week that discusses the need
for you to teach on this subject. Click here to read more (Requires free registration): http://www.edweek.org/ew/ewstory.cfm?slug=41bioterror.h22 Epidemic Science on the Net In this month's middle level journal, Science Scope, NSTA members read "Outbreak Investigations." The link to that article is: http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2003-11/ss.pdf SciLinks® is a web-based service from NSTA that provides online content chosen for printed articles and books. It does so through keywords; the keyword from "Outbreak Investigations" is: Infectious Diseases: http://www.scilinks.org/retrieve_outside.asp?sl=9263565511111033 NSTA Articles on Epidemic Science The following NSTA journal articles provide you with ideas for classroom lessons and activities related to epidemic science. Click here to read more: http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2003-11/middle.htm Books, Books, BooksClick here to view the list of new books from NSTA Press: http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2003-11/newbooksmiddle.htm Professional Development Creating equitable conditions in which every child can succeed is the goal of good educators. These equity materials from the Eisenhower National Clearinghouse can help teachers and administrators acknowledge children's diverse strengths, identify inequities, and improve the ways they serve students with varied needs. Click here to read more: http://www.enc.org/professional/learn/equity NSTA Opportunities Court TV and NSTA New forensic science units are now available online, and they are FREE! Developed by Court TV in cooperation with NSTA, these units can help you bring this hot topic into your classroom today. Click here to view the units: http://apps.trutv.com/forensics_curriculum/index.html Be Active in NSTA: Join a Committee! Your NSTA membership can mean so much more than reading journals and attending conventions. Why not help shape your professional organization by volunteering to serve on an NSTA committee? Click here to read more: http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2003-11/www.pdf An Online WebNews Survey NSTA WebNews Service wants to know if they are giving you the news you need the way you want it. Take this brief online survey and tell them what you think. Click here to complete the survey: http://www2.nsta.org/surveys/webnews.asp?src=ex Write for NSTA's Journals NSTA members want to read about your teaching experiences. To find out more, visit: Science Scope (Grades 5–8) http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2003-11/scope.htm Next Month's Theme: Nobel Science 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/2003-11/member_middle.htm. THE FINE PRINTThis
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