H i g h S c h o o l E d i t i o n
J a n u a r y 2 0 0 7
SCIENCE AND THE BRAIN
As technology advances and scientists explore the potential of each new development, we are learning more about the brain than ever before. Teachers have a vested interest in understanding the new knowledge that comes from this exploration: Comprehending how the brain works is critical to helping our students' reach their potential. As you read this issue, notice the variety of brain research stories making the headlines, see how your colleagues have adapted their teaching styles to reach out to many different types of learners, and learn about some different teaching strategies that are having a positive impact in the classroom. Science and the Brain in the News Article summaries provided by the NSTA WebNews Digest (Visit http://www.nsta.org/mainnews for national news for science educators.) Stories selected for this month’s theme discuss how various parts of the brain play a role in human behavior. To read more, visit http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2007-01/news_stories_high.htm Science and the Brain on the Web In this month's high school-level journal, The Science Teacher, NSTA members can read "From Frustrating Forgetfulness to Fabulous Forethought" at http://www.nsta.org/gateway&j=tst&n=53143. For the complete The Science Teacher January 2007 Illustrated Table of Contents, visit http://www.nsta.org/gateway&j=tst&n=53151. SciLinks® is a web-based service from NSTA that provides online content chosen to augment printed articles and books. It does so through keywords; the keyword for this issue is The Human Brain: http://www.scilinks.org/retrieve_outside.asp?sl=92635699101110771011 NSTA Journal Articles on Science and the Brain Several articles from the NSTA journal archives provide examples of how studying the brain can inform how you teach. Click here to read more: http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2007-01/high_school.htm Books, Books, Books To read about Science and the Brain in NSTA Recommends® books, visit http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2007-01/books_high.htm. Click here for the newest titles from NSTA Press: http://science.nsta.org/enewsletter/2007-01/newbookshigh.htm To receive the latest NSTA catalog for your specific grade level, visit http://ecommerce.nsta.org/catalog_signup Professional Development Engaging the Budding Scientist With an increased emphasis on testing science achievement comes a corresponding need to make science interesting and exciting to students. The authors in the December 2006 issue of Educational Leadership spotlight science education, discussing the demand for more rigorous science teaching in classrooms, the professional development science teachers require, and the need to share best practices internationally. Click here to read more: http://www.ascd.org/portal/site/ascd/index.jsp NSTA Symposia The following NSTA Symposia will take place at the National Conference on Science Education in St. Louis, Missouri, March 29 – April 1, 2007: Impact
of Polar Climate Change on Living Systems, presented by
NSF, NASA, and NOAA Visit http://institute.nsta.org/default.asp
for registration information.
Global Science Teaching Happy Birthday, Darwin! Are you and your students
aware that Charles Darwin, the famous naturalist who provided
the first coherent theory of evolution by means of natural
selection, was an indifferent student and slow learner who
preferred to spend hours watching birds, examining plants,
and collecting seashells and insects? Join educators worldwide
in celebrating Darwin Day on February 12—the
anniversary of Darwin’s birthday—and let his story
inspire your students to study science. For a detailed description
of Darwin’s life and work, access http://www.aboutdarwin.com.
This website has an extensive database of links to education
websites related to Darwin and his work. See also http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/darwin,
which offers an educators guide and links to evolution websites.
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