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Light
National Science Teachers Association 2003; US$ 19.95Why is left right and right left in the mirror? Baffled by the basics of reflection and refraction? Wondering just how the eye works? If you have trouble teaching concepts about light that you dont fully grasp yourself, get help from a book thats both scientifically accurate and entertaining--Light. By combining clear explanations, clever... more...
Energy
National Science Teachers Association 2002; US$ 19.95Confounded by kinetic energy? Suspect that teaching about simple machines isnt really so simple? Exasperated by electricity? If you fear the study of energy is beyond you, this entertaining book will do more than introduce you to the topic. It will help you actually understand it. more...
A Practical Guide to Teaching Science in the Secondary School
Taylor and Francis 2008; US$ 40.95This practical and accessible workbook is designed to support student teachers as they develop their basic teaching skills and increase their broader knowledge and understanding for teaching science. Newly qualified and beginning teachers should also find it useful. It contains all the advice, guidance and resources new and student science teachers... more...
Exemplary Science in Grades 9-12
National Science Teachers Association 2005; US$ 24.95In this collection of 15 essays, educators describe successful programs theyve developed to fulfill the National Science Education Standards vision for the reform of teaching, assessment, professional development, and content at the high school level. All the visions correspond with the Less Emphasis and More Emphasis conditions that conclude... more...
Science Educator's Guide to Laboratory Assessment
National Science Teachers Association 2002; US$ 27.95Focus on frequent, accurate feedback with this newly expanded guide to understanding assessment. Field-tested and classroom ready, it's designed to help you reinforce productive learning habits while gauging your lessons' effectiveness. The book opens with an up-to-date discussion of assessment theory, research, and uses. Then comes a wealth... more...
Active Learning in Secondary and College Science Classrooms
Taylor and Francis 2003; US$ 39.95The working model for "helping the learner to learn" presented in this book is relevant to any teaching context, but the focus here is on teaching in secondary and college science classrooms. Specifically, the goals of the text are to: *help secondary- and college-level science faculty examine and redefine their roles in the classroom; *define... more...
The Science of Harry Potter
Penguin Group US 2003; US$ 15.00Can Fluffy the three-headed dog be explained by advances in molecular biology? Could the discovery of cosmic "gravity-shielding effects" unlock the secret to the Nimbus 2000 broomstick's ability to fly? Is the griffin really none other than the dinosaur Protoceratops? Roger Highfield, author of the critically acclaimed The Physics of Christmas ,... more...
Science Education for Gifted Learners
Taylor and Francis 2007; US$ 67.95Science is central to our modern technological society, yet many of the most able pupils who could become the scientists of tomorrow turn away from science as soon as they have a choice in their studies. Science is often seen to be difficult or boring, and fails to engage or challenge those who are most suited to excel in scientific studies. This... more...
Physics, Fun, and Beyond
Pearson Education 2005; US$ 19.99?The best magic is that which involves absolutely no sleight-of-hand, only the unexpected yet natural workings of nature. Physics, Fun, and Beyond is chock full of just this kind of magic?simple yet fascinating experiments, easy to follow and colorful drawings, and fun facts. Simply wonderful!? ? Roald Hoffmann , 1981 Nobel Prize Laureate... more...
Successful Science and Engineering Teaching
Springer 2008; US$ 149.99The intent of this book is to describe how a professor can provide a learning environment that assists students to come to grips with the nature of science and engineering, to understand science and engineering concepts, and to solve problems in science and engineering courses. As such, this book is intended to be useful for any science or engineering... more...









