Description |
1 online resource (ix, 134 pages) |
Contents |
Section I. Scientific Inquiry -- What is inquiry? -- What does the NSES say about scientific inquiry? -- Literature review -- Section II. Physical Science -- Time for Class / Edwin P. Christmann -- Converting With Confidence / Edwin P. Christmann -- A Different Phase Change / Lyndsay B. Link, Edwin P. Christmann -- Temperature Tracking / Jeffrey Lehman, Edwin P. Christmann -- Probing for Answers / Edwin P. Christmann -- Section III. Earth and Space Science -- Who Solved the Longitude Problem? / Edwin P. Christmann -- Celestial Observation Tools / Edwin P. Christmann -- Ready to Navigate: Classroom GPS Applications / Robert A. Lucking, Edwin P. Christmann -- Layers of Information: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) / Robert A. Lucking, Edwin P. Christmann -- Underwater Web Work / Mervyn J. Wighting, Robert A. Lucking, Edwin P. Christmann -- Up-to-the-Minute Meteorology / Mervyn J. Wighting, Robert A. Lucking, Edwin P. Christmann -- Technology-Based Planetary Exploration / John Harrell, Edwin P. Christmann, Jeffrey Lehman -- How Reliable Is the Temperature Forecast? / Edwin P. Christmann -- Viewing Volcanoes / Mervyn J. Wighting, Robert A. Lucking, Edwin P. Christmann -- In Flight, Online / Robert A. Lucking, Mervyn J. Wighting, Edwin P. Christmann -- Section IV. Life Sciences -- Data Collection and Analysis Tools / Edwin P. Christmann -- The Latest in Handheld Microscopes / Mervyn J. Wighting, Robert A. Lucking, Edwin P. Christmann -- Aqua Analysis / Justin Sickles, Edwin P. Christmann, Jeffrey Lehman -- Fast-Food Fact Finding / Edwin P. Christmann, Jill Konton, Jeffrey Lehman -- Testing the pH of Soft Drinks / Edwin P. Christmann, Adam J. Holy -- Section V. General Science and Technology Applications -- Graphing Calculators / Edwin P. Christmann -- Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) / Edwin P. Christmann -- Projecting Your PDA / Edwin P. Christmann -- Science Research on the Internet / Robert A. Lucking, Edwin P. Christmann -- Technologies for Special Needs Students / Edwin P. Christmann, Roxanne R. Christmann -- Software That Makes the Grade / Edwin P. Christmann -- Computer-Assisted Instruction / Edwin P. Christmann |
Summary |
It just got easier to learn the ABCs of working with PDAs, CBLs, GPS systems, and other technology-based inquiry tools. The activities in this practical compendium-a collection of 27 articles published in Science Scope, NSTA's member journal for middle school teachers-will show you how |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
Subject |
Science -- Study and teaching (Middle school) -- Technological innovations
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Science -- Computer-assisted instruction
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Educational technology.
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Educational Technology
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EDUCATION -- Teaching Methods & Materials -- Science & Technology.
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Educational technology
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Science -- Computer-assisted instruction
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Form |
Electronic book
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Author |
Christmann, Edwin P., 1966-
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LC no. |
2006001302 |
ISBN |
1933531940 |
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9781933531946 |
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0873552660 |
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9780873552660 |
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1281217808 |
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9781281217806 |
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9786611217808 |
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6611217800 |
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