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Resources - Books
Animals and Insects (Resources - Books) |
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Animal Defenses: How Animals Protect Themselves, Etta Kaner and Pat Stephens, 1999, Kids Can Press, ISBN 1550744216, Students can use this book to explore animal adaptations. Grades 3-5. |
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Creepy Crawlies and the Scientific Method: More than 100 Hands-On science Experiments for Children, Sally Kneidel, 1993, Fulcrum Resources, ISBN 1555911188, Perfect guide to teaching scientific process using the life sciences, Grades K-8. |
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Classroom Critters and the Scientific Method, Sally Kneidel, 1999, Fulcrum Resources, ISBN 1555919693, Useful for working with animals in the classroom, offers detailed how-to information for grades 3-8. |
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Man Eating Bugs: The Art and Science of eating Insects, Peter Boyle and Faith D’Aluisio, 1998, Ten Speed Press Material World Books, Amazing volume of insects food lore, photos and recipes from around the world. |
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Mosquitoes in the Classroom: Teacher Resource Guide and Classroom Curriculum, Frances J. Spray, PhD, 1995, Kendall-Hunt, ISBN 0787207306, Dr. Spray’s text is tailor-made for school kids, elementary and middle. |
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Tiger Math: Learning to Graph from a Baby Tiger, Ann Whitehead Nagda and Cindy Bickel, 2000, Henry Holt, ISBN 0805062483, Students can follow care of tiger and learn math skills. |
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Unusual Friendships: Symbiosis in the Animal World, Larry Dane Brimnet, 1993, Franklin Watts, ISBN 0531156753, Student guide to this important concept. |
| Ecology and Biodiversity (Resources - Books) |
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The Biodiversity Collection; A review of Biodiversity Resources for Educators, 1998, World Wildlife Fund, ISBN 0891641556, Careful look at many currently available curricula. |
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Eco-Inquiry, Kathleen Hogan, 1994, Kendall-Hunt, ISBN 0840395841, One of the best resources available for integrating biodiversity into your class. |
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Environmental Sciences Activities Kit, Michael L. Roa, 1993, The Center for Applied Research in education, ISBN 0876283040, Rich resource with multiple activities. |
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Global Change: How Humans and Nature Impact Our Planet, (K-8 Learning Package), Mary Brown, 1998, Zephyr Press, ISBN 1569760845, Ecosystem based unit on life science. |
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Hands-On Herpetology: Exploring Ecology and Conservation, Rebecca L.Schneider, Marianne E. Krasny, Stephen J. Morreale, 2001, National Science Teachers Association, ISBN 0873551974, Excellent resource and activity guide for middle and high school teachers using frogs, snakes, turtles, salamanders and lizards. |
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How Monkeys Make Chocolate: Food and Medicines from the Rainforests, Adrian Forsyth, 1995, Owl Books, ISBN 1895688329, Good introduction to rainforest biodiversity and the richness of its biotics. |
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Introduced Species, 1998, National Science Teachers Association, 0873551923, Quick intro for middle students, great photos. |
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Living Lightly In the City, Volume II, Grades 4-6. |
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Living Lightly on the Planet, Volume I, grades 7-9, Maura O’Connor and Kathy McGlaufin, 1992, National Audubon Society; These two companion volumes are excellent curricula on ecosystems. |
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SEPUP; Science Education for Public Understanding Program: Understanding Environmental Health Risks, 1996, ISBN 1887725059, Another good resource from Lawrence Hall. |
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Trash Conflicts; An Integrated Science and Social Studies Curriculum on the Ethics of Disposal, Amy Ballin, Grades 5-8, 1993, Educators for Social responsibility, ISBN 0942349067, Wonderful curriculum based on recycling. |
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Understanding Garbage and Our Environment, Andrea J. Nolan, 1999, Terrific Science Press, ISBN 0070647607, Terrific useful curriculum. |
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The Worm Café, Binet Payne, 1999, Flower Press, ISBN 0942256115, Best how-to on in school worm composting. |
| General Life Science Activities (Resources - Books) |
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100 Reproducible Activities: Life Science, Grades 5-8, ISBN 0880128283, Easy to follow resource for teachers. |
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75 Easy Life Science Demonstrations, Thomas Kardos, 1996, Walch, ISBN 0825128544, Classroom demonstrations that can be done in class. |
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Cranial Creations in Life Science: Interdisciplinary and Cooperative Activities, Charles R. Downing and Gwen L. Miller, 1990, Walch, ISBN 0825124980, Engaging and challenging class activities. |
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GEMS: Great Explorations in Math and Science, Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California, Schoolyard Ecology, 1998, ISBN 0924886358; Mapping Fish Habitats, 1987, ISBN 0924886250; Learning about Learning, 1996, ISBN 0924886420; Microscopic Explorations, 1998, ISBN 0924886005; Vitamin C Testing, 1988, ISBN 0924886315; Global Warming and the Greenhouse Effect, 1997, ISBN 0912511753, Environmental Detectives, 1998, ISBN 0924886234; Once Upon a GEMS Guide, 1999, ISBN 0924886536, All GEMS guides are excellent teacher resources. |
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STC Teacher Guides: Food Chemistry, 1994, ISBN 0892787104; Microworlds, 1991, ISBN 0892786655; u, 1994, ISBN 0892786809, Teacher guides to these useful kits for life sciences. |
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Thinking Connections; Concept Maps for Life Sciences, Frederick Burggraf, 1998, Critical Thinking Books and Software, ISBN 0894557017, Useful concept map formats. |
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Watching Nature; A Beginner’s Field Guide, Monica Russo, 1998, Sterling Publications, ISBN 0806995157, Good resource for teachers and students. |
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The Way Life Works, Mahlon Hoagland and Bert Dodson, 1998, Times Books, ISBN 0812928881, Cartoon-graphics explain biologic processes. |
| Human Anatomy and Health (Resources - Books) |
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The Cartoon Guide to Genetics, Larry Gonick and Mark Wheelis, 1991, Harper Perennial, ISBN 0062730991, May be useful for older middle students. |
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Food Choices, Environmental Action, 1998, Dale Seymour Publications, ISBN 0201495317 (Student Edition), ISBN 0201495309(separate Student book and Teacher resource Guide), Excellent way for students to understand relationships between nutrition and ecology. |
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How Y Makes the Guy: Microexplorers, Norbert Landa and Patrick Baeuerle, 1997, Barron’s, ISBN 0764150642, Middle school text that explains genetics in a fun way. |
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Human Body explorations: Hands-On Investigations of what Makes Us Tick, Karen Kalumuck, 2000, Kendall-Hunt, ISBN 078726153X, These inquiry-based activities are teacher and student tested. |
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Into Adolescence: Caring for our Planet and Our Health, Lisa K. Hunter, Network Publishing, ISBN 1560710357, Some good basic science, but too dull to use with students. |
| Inquiry-Based and Hands-on Teaching (Resources - Books) |
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Discovering the Naturalist Intelligence: Science in the Schoolyard, Jenna Glock et al, 1999, Zephyr Press, ISBN 1569760896, Hands-on activities to awaken this area of urban children’s lives. |
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Inquiry and the National Science Standards: A Guide for Teaching and Learning, 2000, National Academy Press, ISBN 030906476; Companion volume to the NSES, describes in detail how to implement the Standards and why inquiry teaching is crucial to the success of science education reform. |
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National Science Education Standards, 1996, National Academy Press, ISBN 0309053269; Landmark report on science literacy reform, a must read for everyone who is interested in educating young people about science in the United States. |
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Science for Every Learner, Kathleen Carroll, 1999, Zephyr, ISBN 1569761051, Useful glimpse into interdisciplinary science teaching. |
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Science Through Multiple Intelligences, Robert Barkman, 1999, Zephyr Press, ISBN 1569760969, Focuses on Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences for science learning. |
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Teaching Science for Understanding: A Human Constructivist View, Joel Mintzes, James H. Wandersee, and Joseph D. Novak, eds, 1997, Academic Press, ISBN 01249360X; A compilation of current ideas about science teaching reform based on constructivist teaching methods. |
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Team Science: Organizing Classroom Experiments that Develop Group Skills, Grades 5-8, Marilyn Coffin, 1996, Zephyr Press, ISBN 1569760136,
Exactly what the title says. |
| Microbiology (Resources - Books) |
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Extremely Weird; Micro Monsters, Sarah Lovett, 1996, John Muir Publications, ISBN 156261293X, Fun book for students to explore some extreme adaptations. |
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Microbiology Coloring Book, I. Edward Alcamo and Lawrence M. Elson, 1996, Harper Collins, ISBN 0060419253, Much of this is high school and above, but several drawings are useful for middle students. |
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Mike the Microbe, Ruth A. Simone, Kemtec; Fun, classic intro into the world of microbiology. |
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The Microcosmos Curriculum Guide to Exploring Microbial Space, Dr. Douglas Zook, ed., 1992, Kendall-Hunt, ISBN 084038386X, Very useful text with step-by-step student walk through on microbiology, great activities. |
| Ocean and Water (Resources - Books) |
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Beachcombing the Atlantic Coast, Peggy Kochanoff, 1997, Mountain Press, ISBN 0878423451, Manual and field guide for shore trips with students. |
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Plants and Animals of Long Island Sound, Lisa Wahle, 1991, CT Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program, Thorough resource volume. |
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The Water Sourcebook, University of South Alabama in cooperation with U.S. DEP, 1998, Water Environment Federation; Thorough curriculum for teaching about water and incorporating multiple disciplines, in two volumes – Grades 5-7 and Grades 6-8 |
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Watershed Science for Educators, Karen Edelstein, Nancy Trautmann, Marianne Krasny, 2000, Cornell Cooperative Extension, ISBN 577532503; Actual watershed monitoring for middle and high school students makes this an ideal course for teaching students the scientific method. |
| Plants (Resources - Books) |
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The Changing Forest: Forest Ecology, Project Learning Tree, 1996, American Forest Foundation; Hands-on activities teach about complex environmental issues using the forest as a model. |
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From Seed to Plant, Gail Gibbons, 1991, Holiday House, ISBN 823410250, Primary level students can enjoy this text about plant growth. |
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Seeds, Etc.: Seed Experiments for Students, Carl Tant, 1992, Biotech Publishing, Teacher resource on botany. |
| Science References for Adults (Resources - Books) |
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Biodiversity and Human Health, Frances Grifo and Joshua Rosenthal, eds, 1997, Island Press, ISBN 1559635010, Classic adult text on the topic. |
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Genetic engineering, Food and Our Environment, Luke Anderson, 1999, Chelsea Green, ISBN 1890132551, Adult level text, good background source. |
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The Future of Food, Brian Ford, 2000, Thames and Hudson, ISBN 0500280754, Adult text on genetic modification of food. |
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Nature Wars: People vs. Pests, Mark L. Winston, 1997, Harvard University Press, ISBN 067460542X, Adult resource, good reading. |
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Pandora’s Picnic Basket: the Potential and Hazards of Genetically Modified Foods, Allan Mc Hughen, 2000, Oxford Press, ISBN 0198506740, Adult resource on this topical issue. |
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Pandora’s Poison: Chlorine, Health, and a New Environmental Strategy, Joe Thornton, 2000, MIT Press, ISBN 0262201240, Sobering look at the class of biochemicals called organochlorides. |
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The Work of Nature: How the Diversity of Life Sustains Us, Yvonne Baskin, 1997, Island Press, ISBN 1559635207, Important adult resource explaining biodiversity. |
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