{"product_id":"the-sourcebook-for-teaching-science-grades-6-12-isbn-9780787972981","title":"The Sourcebook for Teaching Science, Grades 6-12","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe Sourcebook for Teaching Science\u003c\/i\u003e is a unique, comprehensive resource designed to give middle and high school science teachers a wealth of information that will enhance any science curriculum. Filled with innovative tools, dynamic activities, and practical lesson plans that are grounded in theory, research, and national standards, the book offers both new and experienced science teachers powerful strategies and original ideas that will enhance the teaching of physics, chemistry, biology, and the earth and space sciences. \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART ONE Developing Scientific Literacy 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Building a Scientific Vocabulary 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the Teacher 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Biology Vocabulary 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Chemistry Vocabulary 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Physics Vocabulary 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Earth and Space Science Vocabulary 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Chapter Activities 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Developing Science Reading Skills 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the Teacher 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Science Reading Comprehension: Cloze 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Science Reading Comprehension: Jigsaw 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Science Vocabulary in Spanish and English 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Scientific Terminology: Linking Languages 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Chapter Activities 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Developing Science Writing Skills 45\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the Teacher 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Science Note Taking 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Science Journaling 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Science Essay Questions 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Types of Science Writing 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Science Writing Style 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Chapter Activities 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Science, Technology, and Society 58\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the Teacher 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Science and Society 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Science and Other Subjects 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Careers in Science 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Science and Technological Innovation 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Chapter Activities 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART TWO Developing Scientific Reasoning 77\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Employing Scientific Methods 79\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the Teacher 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Discrepant Events: Establishing a “Need to Know” 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Developing Scientifically Oriented Questions 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Observation Versus Inference 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Brainstorming and Hypothesizing 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Experimental Design 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 Independent Variables 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.7 Writing Clear Procedures 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.8 Using History to Teach Scientific Methods 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.9 Indirect Evidence: “Black Box” Experiments 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.10 Evaluating Hypotheses 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Chapter Activities 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Developing Scientific Reasoning Skills 106\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the Teacher 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Levels of Reasoning 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Inductive Reasoning 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Deductive Reasoning 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Lateral Thinking 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Chapter Activities 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Thinking Critically and Resolving Misconceptions 125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the Teacher 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Critical Thinking 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Evaluating Claims 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Using a Decision-Making Matrix 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Misconceptions in Physics 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Misconceptions in Chemistry 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Misconceptions in Biology 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.7 Misconceptions in Earth and Space Science 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Chapter Activities 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART THREE Developing Scientific Understanding 149\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Organizing Science Information and Concepts 151\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the Teacher 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Advance Organizers 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Orders of Magnitude: The Universe in Powers of Ten 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Organizational Hierarchy in Biology 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Organization of the Chemistry Curriculum 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Organization of the Physics Curriculum 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 Earth Systems Interactions 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Chapter Activities 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Graphic Organizers for Science 168\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the Teacher 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Conceptual Grids 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Venn Diagrams 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Flowcharts 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Mind Maps 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Concept Maps 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Chapter Activities 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Learning Science Concepts with Analogies 184\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the Teacher 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Extended Science Analogies 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Analogies for Learning Physics 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Analogies for Learning Chemistry 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Analogies for Learning Biology 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Analogies for Learning Earth and Space Science 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Chapter Activities 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Tools for Improving Memory in Science 203\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the Teacher 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 The Primacy and Recency Effect 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Expanding Short-Term Memory by Chunking 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 Science Acronyms and Abbreviations 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 Acrostics for Memorizing Lists 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Chapter Activities 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Structure and Function in Science 225\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the Teacher 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Form and Function in Machines 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Structure and Function in Anatomyand Physiology 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Structure and Function in Plants 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Structure and Function at a Molecular Level 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5 Model Building 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Chapter Activities 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Games for Learning Science 243\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the Teacher 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 Science Jeopardy 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2 Science Taboo 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3 Science Bingo 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.4 Science Pictionary 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.5 Science Bowl 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.6 Science Baseball 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.7 What in the World? 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.8 Twenty Questions 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.9 Logic Games 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART FOUR Developing Scientific Problem-Solving Skills 259\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Science Word Problems 261\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the Teacher 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1 Translating Common Words into Mathematical Symbols 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2 Translating Natural Language into Algebraic Expressions 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3 Translating Algebraic Expressions into Natural Language 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Chapter Activities 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Geometric Principles in Science 270\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the Teacher 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.1 Developing Measurement Scales 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.2 Indirect Measurement in Science 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3 Ratios for Solving Problems in Science 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.4 Surface Area to Volume Ratios 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.5 Surface Area to Volume Ratios in Living Systems 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.6 The Inverse Square Law in the Physical Sciences 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.7 Scientific Applications of Conic Sections 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Chapter Activities 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 Diagramming and Visualizing Problems in Science 293\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the Teacher 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.1 Vector Diagrams 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.2 Interpreting Scientific Diagrams 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.3 Pictorial Riddles 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.4 Analyzing Photographs  04\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.5 Digital Movies and Animations 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.6 Extrapolation 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.7 Interactive Scientific Simulations 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Chapter Activities 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17 Dimensional Analysis 322\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the Teacher 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.1 Unit Measures 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.2 Fundamental Quantities 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.3 SI and Non-SI Units 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.4 CGS and MKS Units 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.5 Discovering Physical Laws Using Fundamental Units 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.6 Simplifying Calculations with the Line Method 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.7 Solving Problems with Dimensional Analysis 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Chapter Activities 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e18 Stoichiometry: Interactions of Matter 351\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the Teacher 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.1 Predicting Oxidation States and Ions 354\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.2 Predicting Polyatomic Ions, Reactants,and Products 360\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.3 Techniques for Balancing Equations 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Chapter Activities 366\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART FIVE Developing Scientific Research Skills 371\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e19 Scientific Databases 373\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the Teacher 373\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.1 Databases in Chemistry 374\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.2 Databases in Biology 378\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.3 Databases in Health 382\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.4 Databases in Earth and Space Science 385\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.5 Databases in Physics 387\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Chapter Activities 389\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e20 Spreadsheets, Graphs, and Scientific Data Analysis 392\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the Teacher 392\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.1 Calculations and Computer Modeling 394\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.2 Relating Graphs to Real-World Experiences 398\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.3 Graphing Stories 400\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.4 Scatter and Line Graphs 402\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.5 Column and Bar Graphs 406\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.6 Pie and Area Graphs 410\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.7 High-Low, Combination, and Log Plots 413\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.8 Statistics 418\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Chapter Activities 420\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e21 Mapping and Visualizing Scientific Data 426\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the Teacher 426\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.1 Map Construction 427\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.2 Topographic Maps 428\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.3 Mapping Data Electronically 434\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.4 Weather Maps 438\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.5 Environmental Maps 444\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.6 Astronomy Maps 446\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.7 Interpreting Aerial and Satellite Photographs 452\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Chapter Activities 454\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e22 Science Inquiry and Research 458\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the Teacher 458\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.1 Inquiry 459\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.2 Sensors and Probeware 461\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.3 Problem-Based Learning 465\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.4 Forums and Debates 466\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.5 Rotating Laboratories 468\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.6 Citing Research 470\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Chapter Activities 471\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e23 Science Projects and Fairs 473\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the Teacher 473\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.1 Writing Research Questions 474\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.2 Developing a Research Proposal 486\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.3 Conducting Research 487\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.4 Sharing Your Findings 488\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Chapter Activities 490\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART SIX Resources for Teaching Science 491\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e24 Science Curriculum and Instruction 493\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24.1 The Nature of Science 493\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24.2 Theories and Perspectives in Science Education 496\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24.3 Developments in Science Curriculum and Instruction 498\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24.4 The Science Curriculum 502\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24.5 Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate Curricula 504\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24.6 Teaching Science Inquiry 506\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24.7 Teaching Science to English Language Learners 508\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24.8 Teaching Science with Humor  511\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24.9 Professional Development in Science Education 513\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24.10 Science Field Trips and Guest Speakers 515\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e25 Planning and Managing Science Instruction 517\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25.1 Establishing Science Learning Objectives 517\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25.2 Developing a Science Lesson Plan 517\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25.3 Developing a Science Semester Plan 519\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25.4 Getting to Know Your Students 519\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25.5 Managing the Classroom Effectively 522\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25.6 Assessing Student Performance 525\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25.7 Evaluating Teaching Performance 528\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e26 The Science Laboratory 529\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.1 Equipping the Science Laboratory 529\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.2 Writing Successful Grant Proposals 533\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.3 Common and Inexpensive Sources of Chemicals 534\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.4 Preparing Solutions 538\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.5 Laboratory Safety 540\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.6 Safety Equipment Checklist 540\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.7 Chemical Hazards and Storage 542\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.8 Disposal of Chemicals 546\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.9 Accidents 547\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e27 Science Reference Information 549\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27.1 Writing Style Guidelines 549\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27.2 Units, Constants, and Conversions 551\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27.3 Chemical Properties 554\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27.4 Graph Paper, Protractors, and Rulers 559\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 567\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 577\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003eTHE AUTHOR \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNORMAN HERR, Ph.D.,\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor of science and computer education at California State University, Northridge. He earned his doctorate from the University of California, Los Angeles, and has worked as a scientist, high school science teacher, college science instructor, science education consultant, and director of graduate programs in science education. Dr. Herr is co-author of \u003ci\u003eHands-On Physics Activities with Real-Life Applications\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHands-On Chemistry Activities with Real-Life Applications\u003c\/i\u003e from Jossey-Bass.     \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE SOURCEBOOK FOR TEACHING SCIENCE, GRADES 6–12\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSTRATEGIES, ACTIVITIES, AND INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Sourcebook for Teaching Science\u003c\/i\u003e is a unique, comprehensive resource designed to give middle and high school science teachers a wealth of information that will enhance any science curriculum. Filled with innovative tools, dynamic activities, and practical lesson plans that are grounded in theory, research, and national standards, the book offers both new and experienced science teachers powerful strategies and original ideas that will enhance the teaching of physics, chemistry, biology, and the earth and space sciences. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach section of \u003ci\u003eThe Sourcebook for Teaching Science\u003c\/i\u003e offers experiments, demonstrations, illustrations, games, puzzles, analogies, lessons, activities, and strategies for adapting the material for diverse student populations. Each topic is also supported by extensive background material that provides the scientific, organizational, and teaching principles needed to implement the lessons successfully. In addition, the book offers key information, lessons, and activities that will help students develop scientific literacy, reasoning, understanding, problem solving, and research skills. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Sourcebook for Teaching Science\u003c\/i\u003e also incorporates technological resources for teaching and learning science, including a free companion Web site, \u003ci\u003esciencesourcebook.com.\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR \u003ci\u003eTHE SOURCEBOOK FOR TEACHING SCIENCE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book is an excellent resource for every science teacher—it provides both theoretical background and practical applications for science concepts in all four major science areas: biology, chemistry, physics, and earth and space science.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—HEDY MOSCOVICI,\u003c\/b\u003e Ph.D., director, Center for Science Teacher Education, and professor, California State University Dominguez Hills \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Sourcebook for Teaching Science\u003c\/i\u003e offers specific ways to enhance the curriculum, making it relevant, current, and personal to students. It provides suggestions for meeting the reform visions central to the National Standards, and it personalizes science in ways that provide real learning.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—ROBERT E. YAGER,\u003c\/b\u003e Ph.D. former president of NSTA, NARST, ASTE, SSMA, NABT, and IASTS, and professor emeritus, University of Iowa \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Dr. Herr is the unique amalgam of encyclopedic science knowledge and pedagogical expertise. 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