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MANAGING HANDS-ON MATERIALSSummer can be the key to your success in finally gaining control of the hands-on materials that can dominate your time and energy. By planning ahead and really organizing materials based on how your students will be using them, you will be free to spend more time teaching the science concepts you want your students to learn. In this issue, read how one teacher turns her classroom into a forest, how some students are conquering backyard labs, and whether materials resource centers may be right for you. Managing Hands-on Materials in the News Article summaries provided by the NSTA WebNews Digest (Visit http://www.nsta.org/mainnews for nationwide news for science educators). Children Experiment in Backyard Lab (The News & Observer) A teacher demonstrates her passion for teaching science through a unique program that provides hands-on activities for preschool to middle school-age students. Click here to read more: http://www.newsobserver.com/news/nc/story/1336828p-7459787c.html Managing Hands-on Materials on the Net In this month's elementary journal, Science & Children, NSTA members read "Is a Materials Resource Center Right for You?" The link to that article is: http://www.nsta.org/gateway&j=sc&n=49454 NSTA Articles on Managing Hands-on Materials Read how other elementary teachers worked science into their curriculum through careful managing of their hands-on resources: http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2004-07/elementary.htm Books, Books, Books Juliana Texley, lead reviewer for NSTA Recommends, invites you to join the NSTA Reading Club. Click here for some great reading suggestions and to learn more: http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2004-07/sandcreading.pdf NSTA has put together a catalog of the latest books for the elementary teacher to make your summer reading worthwhile. To view the catalog, click here: http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2004-07/elemcatalog.pdf To order any of the items in the catalog, visit: http://store.nsta.org. Professional Development The professional learning plan from the Eisenhower National Clearinghouse details 15 effective strategies for professional development. The first two strategies involve Immersion into Inquiry in Science and Immersion into the World of Scientists. (Eisenhower National Clearinghouse) Click here to read more: http://www.enc.org/professional/learn/ideas/science/document.shtm?input=ACQ-142559-2559_10b,00.shtm NSTA Opportunities Managing Your Membership The Internet allows you to get information when it's most convenient for you. To learn more about managing your NSTA membership online or to get information about joining, visit: http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2004-07/www.pdf Write for NSTA's Journals Science & Children (Grades PreK–5) has issued this Call for Papers on specific topics. Click here to find out more: Next Month's Theme: International Interests If your colleagues would like to subscribe to Science Class, please direct them to: http://www.nsta.org/newsletters.
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