Elementary NSTA Press and NSTA Recommends Books on Technology Teaching Tools

In addition to these fine selections, NSTA offers many other books; to learn more, visit http://store.nsta.org.

How to Weave the Web Into K-8 Science

Grades K–8

How to Weave the Web Into K–8 Science

Grades K–8
Like a search engine for science teachers, How to Weave the Web into K–8 Science is your custom-made guide to bringing the best of the internet into your classroom. Author David Wetzel has done the work of locating online materials for you. The book offers resources for web-based science teaching and learning plus online technical help for both beginners and experienced computer users. You even get instructions for developing your own web page.

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Bringing Technology Education Into K–8 Classrooms. A Guide to Curricular Resources About the Designed World

Grades K–8

At last you can stop wondering how to make sense of the confusing world of technology resources for the classroom. This must-have book is the first independent review of curriculum materials for teaching technology. The authors provide a practical look at the latest technology textbooks and integrated resources (including technology and supplementary resources) plus descriptions of more than 100 informal resources. For each individual product, the book describes strengths and weaknesses by analyzing technology topics the product covers, types of technology design activities, assessment strategies, and types of teacher support it offers. Bringing Technology Education Iinto K–8 Classrooms starts with an introduction to technology education and its importance for students today.

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Inventeering: A Problem-Solving Approach to Teaching Technology

Grades K–4

If you need help figuring out how to integrate technology into your curriculum, Inventeering is an essential “getting started” resource. It provides a multi- and interdisciplinary approach for using technology to enhance, rather than replace, your other curriculum content. The book covers the design process; classroom safety and organization; basic and specialized tools; and choosing and using materials for building structures, creating machines, and learning about energy. Also included are grade-specific activities and assessment techniques to help you adapt what you already do in your classroom to technology.

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