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Global Environmental Change: Set of Four Grades 9–12
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Global Environmental Change: Set of Four
Grades 9–12
Critical issues about the impact of human activities on ecological systems
challenge tomorrow's generation. The Global Environmental Change series introduces
students to the science behind the headlines. Each volume targets an essential
issue and involves students in research and discussion to teach concepts and
decision-making skills.
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Clones,
Cats, and Chemicals: Thinking Scientifically about Controversial Issues
Grades 9–12
Clones, Cats, and Chemicals examines 10 dilemmas from the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, Earth science, technology, and mathematics and helps you challenge students to confront scientific and social problems that offer few black-and-white solutions. Each question is presented as a two-part unit: concise scientific background with possible resolutions and a reference list for further teacher reading, and a reproducible essay, questions, and activities to guide students in debating and decision making.
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Critical
Thinking Puzzles
Grades 5–12
An intriguing array of puzzles, challenges, funky facts, things to build, weird
riddles, and other brainteasers. This book contains tough puzzles to test your
mental powers for hours and hours. They won't just accept facts, but explore
them by uncovering connections and identifying (often hidden) cause-and-effect
relationships. Great for fun bonus questions.
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Inquiry
and the National Science Education Standards: A Guide for Teaching and Learning
Grades K–12
Gain a deeper understanding of what the Standards' call for inquiry-based learning means (asking questions, solving problems, and—in the process—developing scientific skills). And you'll encounter detailed examples of when, why, and how best to employ this exciting, engaging approach to teaching and learning.
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