Science for Ohio Course Readings

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• The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran
  "On Teaching" (pp. 56-57)
• Inquiry and the National Science Standards: A Guide for Teaching and Learning
  "Frequently Asked Questions About Inquiry" (pp. 131-141)

Discuss on Wednesday

• Research Within Reach: Science Education: A Research-Guided Response to the Concerns of Educators
  "Instructional Strategies in the Science Classroom" (pp. 46-50, 54-56)

Discuss on Thursday

• Taking Inquiry Outdoors: Reading, Writing, and Science Beyond the Classroom Walls
  "So This is Science!" (pp. 1-8), "Getting a Lot from a Lot" (pp. 94-104)
  Note: If possible, download and print February readings from a high speed connection. Download time for each reading is about 10 minutes on a 56K modem and about 45 seconds on a high speed connection.

Discuss on Friday

• Science for All Children: A Guide to Improving Elementary Science Instruction in Your School District
  "Chapter 8: Assessment Strategies for Inquiry-Centered Science"
• "Change The World" (male or female)