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A framework for K-12 science education : practices, crosscutting concepts, and core ideas /

Table of Contents: “…A new conceptual framework -- Guiding assumptions and organization of the framework -- Dimension 1 : scientific and engineering practices -- Dimension 2 : crosscutting concepts -- Dimension 3 : disciplinary core ideas -- physical sciences -- Dimension 3 : disciplinary core ideas -- life sciences -- Dimension 3 : disciplinary core ideas -- earth and space sciences -- Dimension 3 : disciplinary core ideas -- engineering, technology, and applications of science -- Integrating the three dimensions -- Implementation : curriculum, instruction, teacher development, and assessment -- Equity and diversity in science and engineering education -- Guidance for standards developers -- Looking toward the future : research and development to inform K-12 science education standards.…”
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Contemporary issues in African sciences and science education /

Table of Contents: “…Introduction: Introduction to Contemporary Issues in African Science Education /…”
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Handbook of research design in mathematics and science education /

Examining Pedagogical Content Knowledge : the Construct and its Implications for Science Education. by Gess-Newsome, Julie

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History and Theory You Can Use : Community Connections for Science Education. by Katz, Phyllis

Table of Contents: “…Table of Contents; Preface; An NSTA Position Statement on Informal Science Education; Introduction; Section I The Role of Informal Science Education in Learning; Section II-1 National Parks-- Exciting Venues for Teaching and Learning Science; Section II-2 Informal Science Education: A Continuous Part of the Girl Scout Program; Section II-3 The Power of Television in Informal Education; Section II-4 The Science Connections in African-American Churches; Section II-5 My Changing View of Field Trips; Section II-6 Science Education in Boys & Girls Clubs.…”
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Teachers' learning : stories of science education / by Wallace, John (John William), 1947-

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Attitude research in science education classic and contemporary measurements /

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Reading for evidence and interpreting visualizations in mathematics and science education /

Table of Contents: “…Crystal--Alberta: A Case of Science-Science Education Research Collaboration /…”
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Global Perspectives for Local Action : Using TIMSS to Improve U.S. Mathematics and Science Education. by Staff, National Research Council

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Towards the implementation of formal formative assessment in inquiry-based science education in Switzerland / by Grob, Regula

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Science for All Children : a Guide to Improving Elementary Science Education in Your School District. by Staff, Smithsonian Institution

Table of Contents: “…""Science for All Children""; ""Copyright""; ""Contents""; ""Foreword""; ""Preface""; ""Acknowledgments""; ""Introduction""; ""ORGANIZATION OF SCIENCE FOR ALL CHILDREN""; ""HOW TO USE SCIENCE FOR ALL CHILDREN""; ""Part 1 Building a Foundation for Change""; ""1 The Value of Science Education""; ""THE LIMITATIONS OF TRADITIONAL CLASSROOMS""; ""A GLIMPSE AT AN INQUIRY-CENTERED CLASSROOM""; ""THE BENEFITS OF INQUIRY-CENTERED SCIENCE""; ""PROCESS SKILLS AND ASSESSMENT""; ""For Further Reading""; ""2 How Children Learn""; ""THE ROLE OF INQUIRY-CENTERED EXPERIENCES IN ELEMENTARY SCIENCE""…”
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Designing Mathematics or Science Curriculum Programs : a Guide for Using Mathematics and Science Education Standards. by Staff, National Research Council

Table of Contents: “…Front Matter -- Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- Components of Coherent Mathematics and Science Education Curriculum Programs -- Process for Designing a Curriculum Program -- Appendix A IMPLEMENTING A MATHEMATICS OR SCIENCE CURRICULUM PROGRAM -- Appendix B MAPPING THE NSES FOR STRUCTURE OF MATTER (K-12) -- Appendix C MAPPING THE NCTM STANDARDS FOR THE TOPIC OF STATISTICS (K-12) -- References…”
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Florence Nightingale on society and politics, philosophy, science, education and literature / by Nightingale, Florence, 1820-1910

Table of Contents: “…Acknowledgments; Dramatis Personae; List of Illustrations; Florence Nightingale: A Précis of the Collected Works; Introduction to Volume 5; Key to Editing; Society: Essays, Letters and Notes on Social Physics and Social Statistics; Politics: Essays, Notes and Letters; Philosophy, Science, Education and Literature; Appendixes; Bibliography; Index.…”
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Stability and change in science education-- meeting basic learning needs : homeostasis and novelty in teaching and learning /

Table of Contents: “…Introduction : meeting basic needs / Phyllis Katz and Lucy Avraamidou -- Meeting basic needs : history of homeostasis and novelty as concepts and terms relevant to science education / Phyllis Katz and Lucy Avraamidou -- A phenomenological perspective / Wolff-Michael Roth -- Leveraging families' shared experiences to connect to disciplinary content in ecology : preliminary results from the STEM Pillars Museum-Library-University Partnership / Heather Toomey Zimmerman, Lucy R. …”
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Exploring the intersection of science education and 21st century skills : a workshop summary / by Hilton, Margaret L.

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...: Native science, Western science, and science education /... by Medin, Douglas L.

Table of Contents: “…-- Unsettling science -- Maps, models and the unity of science -- Values everywhere within science -- Science reflects who does it -- Culture and issues in cultural research -- Psychological distance and conceptions of nature -- Distance, perspective taking, and ecological relations -- Complicating cultural models : limitations of distance -- The argument so far -- A brief history of Indian education -- Culturally-based science education : navigating multiple epistemologies -- Community-based science education : Menominee focus -- Community-based science education : AIC focus -- Partnership in community : some consequences -- Summary, conclusions, implications.…”
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...: Native science, Western science, and science education /... by Medin, Douglas L.

Table of Contents: “…-- Unsettling science -- Maps, models and the unity of science -- Values everywhere within science -- Science reflects who does it -- Culture and issues in cultural research -- Psychological distance and conceptions of nature -- Distance, perspective taking, and ecological relations -- Complicating cultural models : limitations of distance -- The argument so far -- A brief history of Indian education -- Culturally-based science education : navigating multiple epistemologies -- Community-based science education : Menominee focus -- Community-based science education : AIC focus -- Partnership in community : some consequences -- Summary, conclusions, implications.…”
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Applied social sciences : education sciences / Education sciences

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Teaching science through trade books by Royce, Christine Anne, 1966-

Table of Contents: “…Acknowledgments; About the Authors; National Science Education Standards: Content Standards K-4; National Science Education Standards: Content Standards 5-8; Alignment With A Frameworkfor K-12 Science Education: Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas; 1 -- Historical Use of Trade Books in the Science Classroom; 2 -- Why Use Trade Books to Teach Science?…”
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Courageous pedagogy : enacting critical science education / by Gilbert, Andrew (Senior lecturer)

Table of Contents: “…""CONTENTS""; ""INTRODUCTION""; ""THE POLITICS OF SCIENCE AND THE SCIENCE EDUCATION STANDARDS""; ""CONTEXTUAL ISSUES SURROUNDING SCIENCE EDUCATION""; ""MR. …”
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Improving teacher preparation and credentialing consistent with the National Science Education Standards : report of a symposium /

Table of Contents: “…Professional Development Standard B: Learning to Teach ScienceProfessional Development Standard C: Learning for a Lifetime; Professional Development Standard D: Coherent, Quality Programs; THE MONTANA SYSTEMIC TEACHER EDUCATION PREPARATION PROJECT (STEP); THE LOUISIANA COLLABORATIVE FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE PREPARATION OF TEACHERS (CEPT); THE CONNECTICUT SCIENCE EDUCATION STATE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (SESAP); REFLECTIONS ON PRE-SERVICE EDUCATION AND TEACHERS' NEEDS; RESPONSE TO THE TEACHERS' COMMENTS; A SCIENCE EDUCATOR'S PERSPECTIVE ON TEACHER EDUCATION.…”
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The NSTA reader's guide to a framework for K-12 science education : practices, crosscutting concepts and core ideas / by Pratt, Harold, Bybee, Rodger W.

Table of Contents: “…A vision for K-12 science education -- Dimensions of the framework -- Realizing the vision -- Understanding a framework for K-12 science education : top science educators offer insight. …”
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Nurturing and sustaining effective programs in science education for grades K-8 : building a village in California : summary of a convocation / by Olson, Steve, 1956-

Table of Contents: “…The challenges facing California -- The national context -- Science education in action -- Exemplary programs -- Fostering sustainable programs -- Rising to the challenge.…”
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Going back for our future : carrying forward the spirit of pioneers of science education /

Table of Contents: “…""Chapter 11: A Half-Century Effort to Create a Theory of Education to Guide the Improvement of Teaching and Learning""""Chapter 12: Pinchas (Pini) Tamir""; ""Chapter 13: Shifting Paradigms in Science Education""; ""Chapter 14: E. Joseph Piel""; ""Chapter 15: Pioneers in Science Education""; ""Chapter 16: Luckâ€?…”
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Creative model construction in scientists and students : the role of imagery, analogy, and mental simulation by Clement, John, 1942-

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Agriculture's role in K-12 education : proceedings of a Forum on the National Science Education Standards /...

“…Proceedings of a Forum on the National Science Education Standards…”
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Guide to implementing the next generation science standards

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Global perspectives for local action : using TIMSS to improve U.S. mathematics and science education : professional development guide /...

“…Using TIMSS to improve U.S. mathematics and science education…”
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Science teachers' learning : enhancing opportunities, creating supportive contexts

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Surrounded by science : learning science in informal environments by Fenichel, Marilyn

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Everyday Assessment in the Science Classroom : Science Educators' Essay Collection. by Atkin, J. Myron

“…Science educators' essay collection.…”
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Learning Science and the Science of Learning : Science Educators' Essay Collection. by Bybee, Rodger W.

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Preparing the next generation of earth scientists : an examination of federal education and training programs

Table of Contents: “…Federal earth science education and training programs -- A program framework -- Program evaluation -- Broadening the participation of underrepresented groups.…”
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Re-envisioning the MLS : perspectives on the future of library and information science education /

Table of Contents: “…Intro; RE-ENVISIONING THE MLS: PERSPECTIVES ON THE FUTURE OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE EDUCATION; Editor's Dedication; Contents; About the Contributors; Editors' Introduction to the Advances in Librarianship Series; CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION: RE-ENVISIONING THE MLS; CHAPTER 2: CREATING A NEW ERA OF EXPANDED OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL: HOW LIBRARIANS CAN LEAD US THERE; INTRODUCTION; Exactly What do Librarians Bring to the Table?…”
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Re-envisioning the MLS : perspectives on the future of library and information science education /

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From 'Science in the Making' to Understanding the Nature of Science : an Overview for Science Educators. by Niaz, Mansoor

Table of Contents: “…FROM 'SCIENCE IN THE MAKING' TO UNDERSTANDING THE NATURE OF SCIENCEAn Overview for Science Educators; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; 1 Introduction; 2 'Science in the Making' and Heuristic Principles in a Historical Context; 3 Students' and Teachers' Understanding of the Nature of Science; 4 How to Introduce the Nature of Science in the Classroom; 5 The Role of Heuristic Principles in Understanding the Nature of Science; 6 How the Views of Leon Cooper (Nobel Laureate) can Influence In-service Teachers' Understanding of the Nature of Science.…”
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Science and Eastern Orthodoxy : from the Greek fathers to the age of globalization by Nikolaidēs, E.

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Adviser, Teacher, Role Model, Friend : On Being a Mentor to Students in Science and Engineering.

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NOAA's education program : review and critique / National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration education program

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Learning science in informal environments : people, places, and pursuits

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