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DESIGNING INQUIRY PATHWAYSMost science educators know the importance of inquiry-based teaching
and learning; however, finding and designing various activities
that encourage students to become problem solvers can take time
and creativity. Many secondary science teachers design inquiry-based
lessons based on time-honored activities already in their lesson
plans. In this issue of Science Class, you will be able to
explore many resources that offer new and innovative ideas for designing
inquiry pathways. Inquiry Pathways in the News Suffice it to say that inquiry pathways are never straight roads. Discover through these news articles the many different directions these pathways can lead. The article from The Washington Times discusses the various student projects of the nation's top science research contests. The Times-Picayune article discusses how a giant replica of the periodic table is built. Click here to read more: http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2004-01/news_stories_high.htm Inquiry Pathways on the Net In this month's high school journal, The Science Teacher, NSTA members read "Learning With Inquiring Minds." The link to that article is: http://www.nsta.org/gateway&j=tst&n=48885 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: Gas Laws: http://www.scilinks.org/retrieve_outside.asp?sl=9263569910111044 NSTA Articles on Designing Inquiry Pathways The following NSTA journal articles provide you with ideas for classroom lessons and activities related to designing inquiry pathways. Click here to read more: http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2004-01/high_school.htm Books, Books, BooksClick here to view a list of books from the NSTA Catalog that deal with designing inquiry pathways. http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2004-01/books_high.htm Click here to view the newest titles from NSTA Press: http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2004-01/newbookshigh.htm Professional Development 12 Things Top School Leaders Know (and You Should, Too) Although many school administrators are hopping from job to job or getting axed in today's challenging educational environment, there are some who aren't just surviving but thriving. Despite all the pressures, they ooze confidence and win kudos—even awards—from teachers and parents throughout their communities. Who are these beloved leaders and how have they kept their edge? Read on to find out what standout administrators say are the 12 keys to success. Click here to read this article from the Scholastic Administrator: http://www.scholastic.com/administrator/novdec03/articles.asp?article=secrets NSTA Opportunities SciLinks: New Look, New Features SciLinks helps science educators harness the resources of the Internet
by connecting key textbook subjects to Click here to read more: http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2004-01/www.pdf Next Month's Theme: Multicultural 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/2004-01/member_high.htm. THE FINE PRINTThis
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