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The annotations in this guide provide International Standard Book Numbers (ISBNs) , when those were assigned, to help readers obtain commercially distributed materials.
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321-0943 Fax: (800) 535-2669 CESI (See Council for Elementary Science International)
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276-0462 Fax: (614) 292-0263 Evans Brothers (See Trafalgar Square; Evans Brothers publications available in United States from Trafalgar Square.)
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242-3650 Fax: (516) 484-7813 Montgomery County Public Schools Division of Academic Programs Office of Instruction and Program Development Elementary Science Coordinator 850 Hungerford Dr.
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287-3220 Fax: (202) 287-3196 The Regional School Energy Extension Project, Energy Center, Sonoma State University (See SSU Academic Foundation)
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489-3033 SSU Academic Foundation c/o Sonoma State University Environmental Studies and Planning 1800 E Cotati Ave.
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CALL-WILEY FaX: (908) 302-2300 250 William MORROW Publishing CO.
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Briefly described, such materials provide opportunities for children to learn through direct observation and experimentation; they engage students in experiences not simply to confirm the "right" answer but to investigate the nature of things and to arrive at explanations that are scientifically correct and satisfying to children; and they offer students opportunities to experiment productively, to ask questions and find their own answers, and to develop patience, persistence, and confidence in their ability to tackle and solve real problems. To produce evaluation criteria for identifying the most effective print instructional materials available, the NSRC drew upon three primary sources: · the experience of teachers, superintendents, principals, and science curriculum coordinators across the United States; the quality standards identified by the NSRC for evaluating units of science instruction in its ongoing ~ .
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RESOURCE TYPE: student activity book, teacher's guide, books on teaching science, etc. SUBJECT: selectedfrom major content categories Please supply the following irlformadon: REVIEWER: RECOMMENDED USER: (check each that applies)
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ADDRESSING THE GOALS OF ELEMENTARY SCIENCE TEACHING AND LEARNING Does the material focus on concrete experiences by the children with science phenomena? Yes No NA Reason: Does the material enable children to investigate important science concepts in depth Yes No NA over an extended period of time (core materials only)
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NSRC EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR C URRT C ULUM MAT E RIAL S II. FOCUSING ON INQUIRY AND ACTIVITY AS THE BASIS OF LEARNING EXPERIENCES Does the material engage students in the processes of science?
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Reason: Yes No NA Does the material incorporate technological applications of science and the interactions Yes No NA among science, technology and society? Reason: Do the subject matter and methods of instruction provide suggestions for integrating science with other important learning experiences in the elementary curriculum, such as mathematics, language arts, and social studies?
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With the above criteria in mind, please comment on any particular strengths in this material. With the above criteria in mind, please comment on any particular weaknesses in this material.
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If "no" is selected, please explain the reason in the space provided below the question. In some instances, the question may not be applicable; then mark "NA." PRESENTATION AND FORMAT Teacher materials: Does the background material for the teacher provide sufficient information on the scientific content?
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. ~ NSRC EVALUATION C R~TERiA FOR Curriculum MATER~A~s HANDS-ON SCIENCE MATERIALS Teacher matenals: Is a master source list of materials provided?
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After reviewing this material with only the above criteria for presentation and format, hands-on science materials, and equity issues in mind, I would: recommend this material for inclusion not recommend this material for inclusion 8 259
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I recommend this material for inclusion in Resources for Teaching Elementary School Science win reservations. Primary reason for reservations: I do not recommend this material for inclusion in Resources for Teaching Elemental School Science.
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SUBJECT: selectedfrom major content categories The material you are reviewing has already been identified by teacher and science curriculum specialists, in a comprehensive review process, to be pedagogically effective instructional material that would support a "hands-on, constructivist, inquirybased" elementary-school science program. Your task is to review the material (including the background information for teachers)
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Reason: Do the suggested investigations lead to an understanding of basic principles? Reason: Yes No NA Yes No NA Yes No NA Yes No NA Yes No NA Yes No NA Do experiments and activities promote student understanding of how scientists come to know Yes No NA what they know and how scientists test and revise their thinking?
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Mason: YES NO HA Are different scientific Points presented Pen ~propdate9 Mason: YES NO MA Are persona biases Voided? Mason: Is No ~ Is Be Sting sale interesting Ed enduing, -He respecting scientific lanes Mason: YES NO MA Is voc~ula~ used to Nictitate understanding rawer than as ~ end in used?
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recommend this material for inclusion in Resourcesfor Teaching Elementary School Science with reservations. Primary reason for reservations: not recommend this material for inclusion in Resources for Teaching Elementary School Science.
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