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INQUIRING INTO AUTHENTIC PROBLEMSWhether you are a seasoned educator or a novice high school teacher, looking for new and exciting teaching ideas is more than likely on your "to do" list. Engaging your students in hands-on activities that deal with real-life situations can be a great way to enliven your curriculum. Activities can be simple or complex, but the ultimate benefit is actually getting to do science. Read on to see how you can encourage your students to inquire through
authentic investigations! Authentic Problems in the News Several methods exist for engaging your students in inquiry-based activities. Read this article from the Sacramento Bee that discuss how students participate in a forensic science program. Click here to read more: http://www.sacbee.com/content/news/education/story/7735722p-8675164c.html Authentic Problems on the Net In this month's high school journal, The Science Teacher, NSTA members read "Fostering Inquiry through Problem-Based Learning." The link to that article is: http://www.nsta.org/gateway&j=tst&n=48825 SciLinks® is a web-based service from NSTA that provides online content chosen for printed articles and books. It does so through keywords; the keywords from this issue are: Genetic Disease, Screening, and Counseling: NSTA Articles on Authentic Problems The following NSTA journal articles provide you with ideas for classroom lessons and activities related to inquiring into authentic problems. Click here to read more: http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2003-12/high_school.htm Books, Books, BooksClick here to view a list of books from the NSTA Catalog that deal with authentic problems. http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2003-12/books_high.htm Click here to view the newest titles from NSTA Press: http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2003-12/newbookshigh.htm Professional Development The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) is in its second year. As the most ambitious federal effort to raise achievement in public schools in decades, it is one of the most complicated education laws passed by Congress. Consequently, many myths and misperceptions surround NCLB. Washington Post reporter Jay Mathews outlines ten frequently heard myths about the law. Click here to read more: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A23818-2003Nov10.html NSTA Opportunities 'Tis the Season to Shop As holiday shopping kicks into high gear, don’t forget about
the science teacher on your gift list, even if it Click here to read more: http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2003-12/www.pdf Online Career Center Are you looking for a challenging new job or career change? Or,
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all your career-related goals. Click here to learn more: Write for NSTA's Journals NSTA members want to read about your teaching experiences. To find out more, visit: The Science Teacher (Grades 9–12) http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2003-12/tst.htm Next Month's Theme: Designing Inquiry Pathways 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/2003-12/member_high.htm. THE FINE PRINTThis
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