Books, Books, Books: Making Science Relevant

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The following titles relate to the theme of this month's issue: Making Science Relevant

Decay and Renewal (Student Edition)
NSTA Press
Most of us throw or flush things away every day without thinking about the fact that there is no "away." Whether discarded substances break down or not, they affect our environment. By investigating the processes in wastewater treatment, composting, landfilling, and bioremediation of contaminated sites, Decay and Renewal teaches important science concepts within the context of environmental issues. Using inquiry-based methods, the book focuses on biodegradation to help students learn basic biological and ecological concepts.

All in a Day’s Work: Careers Using Science
NSTA Press
All in a Day's Work is a compendium of more than 30 of the popular "Career of the Month" columns from the NSTA high school journal, The Science Teacher. Each column profiles a person in a science-related job and can be reproduced and shared with your high school students as they formulate career and education plans. Each profile includes a box that lists the education background for each job as well as related careers and websites. Through the pages of this book, your students will get a look at the broad range of jobs involving science while building their awareness of the importance of science and science literacy in today's working world. Will this book also inspire a new generation of forensics technicians, astronauts, and roller coaster designers? Try it and see!

Project Earth Science: Astronomy
NSTA Press
The hands-on, teacher-tested activities in Project Earth Science: Astronomy brings the sometimes daunting concepts of astronomy down to Earth. Background information, supplementary readings, and suggestions for integrating other disciplines provide the teacher with a framework to launch a successful introduction to astronomy. Students will discover Earth's uniqueness by examining it as a part of the whole—one planet within our Solar System. How did the planets form? Are we seeing a star’s present or past? Why is Earth's distance from the Sun so important? Project Earth Science: Astronomy will lead you and your students on an exploration that takes you to the stars and back.

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