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Current Sources & Resources for Science Instruction

Some Supporting Resources for Science instruction include:

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS, 1993). Benchmark for Science Literacy: Project 2061. New York: Oxford University Press. [Available] http://www.project2061.org/tools/benchol/bolframe.html
Abell, Sandra. (2006). Seamless Assessment in Science. A Guide for Elementary and Middle School 
Teachers. NSTA. Arlington, VA.
Allen, Rick. (2008) Green Light Classrooms; Teaching Techniques that Accelerate Learning. Corwin Press CA.
Allen, Rick. (2006) Priorities in Practice: The Essentials in Science Grades K-6 Effective Curriculum,
Instruction and Assessment. ASCD.
Avaro, Amy Edmonds. (2003) Inquiry-Based Learning Using Every Day Objects. Hands-On Strategies that Promote Active Learning in Grades 3-8. Corwin Press. Thousand Oaks, CA.
Barell, John. (2006) Problem Based Learning: An Inquiry Approach. 2nd Ed. Corwin Press
Bass, Joel E., Contant, Terry L., Carin, Arthur A. (2008) Methods of Teaching Science as Inquiry (with My Education Lab) 10th Ed. Allyn & Bacon, NY.
Buel, Doug. (1995) Classroom Strategies for Interactive Learning. Wisconsin State Reading Association. Schofield, WI.
Bentley, Michael L. (2007) Teaching Constructivist Science, K-8 Nurturing Natural Investigators in the
Standards Based Classroom Corwin Press, CA. Bryson, Bill. (2003) A Short History of Nearly Everything. Broadway Publishers. NY
Bryson, Bill. (2008) A Really Short History of Nearly Everything YA). Doubleday. Canada
Carin, Arthur A., Bass, Joel E., Contant, Terry L. (2005) Teaching Science as Inquiry  10th Ed. Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall Publishers. Columbus, Ohio
Carin, Arthur A., Bass, Joel E., Contant, Terry L. (2005) Activities for Teaching Science as Inquiry 6th Ed. Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall Publishers. Columbus, Ohio
Carin, Arthur A., Bass, Joel E., Contant, Terry L. (2008) Activities for Teaching Science as Inquiry 7th Ed. Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall Publishers. Columbus, Ohio
Campbell,Brian;  Fulton, Lori (2003) Science Notebooks. Writing about Inquiry. Heineman
Carlson, Maura O’Brien. (2003). Weaving Science Inquiry and Continuous Assessment. Corwin Press. CA.
Covey, Stephen R. (2008)
The Leader in Me: How Schools and Parents around the World are Inspiring Greatness, One Child At A Time. Free Press, Detriot MI.
Crawford, Glenda Beamon. (2007) Brain-Based Teaching with Adolescent Learning in Mind. 2nd Ed. Corwin Press
Doidge, Norman. (2007) The Brain that Changes Itself. Penguin Books, London
Fulwiler, Betsy Rupp. ( 2007) Writing in Science: How to Scaffold Instruction to Support Learning. Heineman
Gallagher, James J. (2007) Teaching Science for Understanding.Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall.Columbus,
Gilbert, Daniel. (2007) Stumbling on Happiness. Vintage Books, NY.
Gonzales, Lawrence. (2004) Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why. W.W. Norton & Co. NY
Harmin, M. & Toth, M. (2006). Inspiring active learning: A complete handbook for today’s teachers, 2nd
ed. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
Hassard, Jack. (2008) The Art of Teaching Science: Inquiry and Innovation in Middle and High School.Routlegde. NY
Hassard, Jack. (2006) The Art Of Teaching Science. Oxford University Press. New York, NY.
Hassard, Jack. (2001) Science as Inquiry. Good Year Books. New Jersey.
Harrison, A.G.; Col, R.K. (2007) Using Analogies in Middle and Secondary Science Classrooms: The FAR Guide An Interesting Way to Teach With Analogies. Corwin Press
Hammerman, Elizabeth; Musial, Diann. (2007)
Integrating Science with Mathematics & Literacy: New Visions for Learning and Assessment. Corwin Press
Hammerman, Elizabeth. (2005) Eight Essentials of Inquiry Based Science K-8. Corwin Press, Thousand Oaks, CA.
Hyerle, David. (2000) A Field Guide to Using Visual Tools. ASCD Press, Alexandria,VA.
Hyerle, David. (2008) Visual Tools for Transforming Information into Knowledge. Corwin Press, Thousand Oaks, CA.
Jensen, Eric (2007) Enriching the Brain. ASCD Press
Jensen, Eric. (2005) Teaching with the Brain in Mind. ASCD Press. Alexandria, Virginia.
Jensen, Eric. (2008) Super Teaching Over 1000 Powerful Strategies Corwin Press. CA.
Jensen, Eric. (2008) Fierce Teaching. Purpose, Passion, and What Matters Most. Corwin Press. CA.
Jensen, Eric. (2008) Brain Based Learning. The New Paradigm of Teaching.Corwin Press. CA
Jorgenson, o., and R. Vanosdall. (2002). The death of science? What are we risking in our rush toward standardized testing and the three r’s? Phi Delta Kappan 83 (8); 601-605.
Kaufeldt, Martha (2001) Begin With The Brain; Orchestrating the Learner Centered Classroom Zephyr Press
Keeley, Page. (2007) Science Curriculum Topic Study. NSTA Press.
Keeley, Paige; Eberly, Francis. (2005) Uncovering Student Ideas. 25 Informative Science Assessment Probes. NSTA Press
Keeley, Paige; Eberly, Francis. (2007) Uncovering Student Ideas. 25 Informative Science Assessment Probes. Volume 2. NSTA Press
Keeley, Paige; Eberly, Francis. (2008) Uncovering Student Ideas. 25 Informative Science Assessment Probes.Volume 3. NSTA Press
Keeley, Paige; Eberly, Francis. (2005) Science Curriculum Topic Study. Bridging the Gap between Standards and Practice. NSTA Press
Klentschy, Michael P (2005). Science Notebook Essentials. Science and Children 43(3): 24-47.
Klentschy, Michael P. (2008) Using Science Notebooks in Elementary Classrooms. NSTA Press. Arlington, VA
Levitin, Daniel J. (2006) This Is Your Brain on Music. Penguin. NY.
Llewellyn, Douglas. (2002) Inquire Within: Implementing Inquiry Based Science Standards. Corwin Press.
Louv, Richard. (2005) Last Child In The Woods. Saving Our Children from Nature Deficit Disorder.  Algonquin Books, NY.
Mangan, Margaret Angermeyer. (2007) Brain Compatible Science. 2nd Ed. Corwin Press, CA.
Marzano, R., D. Pickering, and J. Pollack. (2001) Classroom instruction that works: Research-based strategies for increasing student achievement. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Alexandria, VA.
Merzenich, M.; Keep, L. (2007). The Brain Fitness Program. Santa Fe Productions Public Broadcasting Service.
National Research Council (1996). National Science Education Standards. Washington, DC:
National Academy Press. [Available] http://www.nap.edu/books/0309053269/html/R1.html
National Research Council: Inquiry and the National Science Education Standards. Washington, DC:National Academy Press.
Nickelsen, LeAnn. Jensen, Eric. (2008) Deeper Learning. 7 Powerful Strategies for In-Depth Longer Lasting Learning. Corwin Press. CA.
Paul, Richard; et.al.(1995) Critical Thinking Handbook A Guide for Remodeling Lesson Plans in Language Arts, Social Studies & Science. Center for Critical Thinking, Sonoma State University, CA.
Quinn, Daniel. (1995) Ishmael. An Adventure of the Mind and Spirit. Bantam Books, NY.
Quinn, Daniel. (2007) If They Give You Lined Paper, Write Sideways. Steerforth Press, NY.
Reeske, Mike. (2001) The Life Cycle of Everyday Stuff. NSTA Press. Arlington, VA.
Raham, Gary. (2004) Teaching Science Fact with Science Fiction. Teacher Ideas Press. Portsmouth, N.H.
Sousa, David A. (2006) How The Brain Learns. Corwin Press, Thousand Oaks, CA. (A must see also, How
The Special Needs Brain Learns, How The Gifted Brain Learns, How The Brian Learn to Read)
Tate, Marcia L. (2003) Worksheets Don’t Build Dendrites; 20 Instructional Strategies That Involve the Brain. Corwin Press. Thousand Oaks, CA.
Whimby, Arthur Dr. 1995. Mastering Reading Through Reasoning 2nd Ed. Innovative Sciences Press. Raleigh, N.C.
Willis, Judy. (2006) Research-Based Strategies to Ignite Student Learning. ASCD.
Winebrenner, Susan. (2001)Teaching Gifted Kids in the Regular Classroom. Free Spirit Publishing.
Minneapolis, MN.
Wolfe, Patricia. (2002) Brain Matters: Translating Research into Classroom Practice. ASCD press. 

Representative websites & Journals:

www.nsta.org                                                                       National Science Teacher’s Association. Periodicals: Science & Children (K-6) Science Scope (6-9) Science Teacher (8-12),

www.ascd.org                                                                       Association for Curriculum Development

www.accessexcellence.com                                                Access Excellence

www.pz.harvard.edu/                                                          Project Zero

www.jensonlearningcorp.com                                           Jensen Learning Corporation

www.brainconnection.com                                                Brain Connection Newsletter

www.scientificlearning.com                                               Scientific Learning, creators of Fast ForWord(R)

www.morphonix.com/software/education/science/brain/game/specimens/electric_brain.html Electric Brain

www.brainpop.com/science/seeall/                                  Brain Pop Science

www.dana.org/brainweek/                                                  Brain Awareness Initiative 2008

www.funderstanding.com/brain_based_learning.cfmFunderstanding Brain Based Learning

http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/chmodel.html   Neuroscience for Kids, Make a Model

www.pbs.org/wnet/brain/3d/index.html                           The Secret Life of the Brain

www.thinkingmaps.com/                                                    Thinking Maps

www.gse.harvard.edu/academics/masters/mbe/             Harvard Masters in Brain Based Learning

https://www2.oakland.edu/secure/sbquiz/                      Science Beliefs Quiz

http://www.ldpride.net/learningstyles.MI.htm                Learning Styles                                   

http://www.mitest.com/omitest.htm (younger elementary)     Multiple Intelligence Results

http://www.1drc.ca/projects/miinventory/mitest.html (all ages)    Multiple Intelligence Results

http://www.queendom.com                                                Emotional Intelligence Tests

http://www.authentichappiness.org

http://www.learning-styles-online.com/inventory         Learning Preferences

http://www.outofservice.com/bigfive                           Interest Inventory Who Are You?

http://www.statestandards.com/                                    Standards and curriculum frameworks for each state

Current Sources & Resources Specific to Brain Incorporated Teaching

Some Supporting Resources specific to Brain Based Instruction include:

Avaro, Amy Edmonds. (2003) Inquiry-Based Learning Using Every Day Objects. Hands-On Strategies that Promote Active Learning in Grades 3-8. Corwin Press. Thousand Oaks, CA.
Barell, John. (2006) Problem Based Learning: An Inquiry Approach. 2nd Ed. Corwin Press. Thousand Oaks, CA.
Buel, Doug. (1995) Classroom Strategies for Interactive Learning. Wisconsin State Reading Association. Schofield, WI.
Bentley, Michael L. (2007) Teaching Constructivist Science, K-8 Nurturing Natural Investigators in the
Standards Based Classroom Corwin Press, CA.
Caine, Nummela Renate; Caine, Geoffrey. (2008). 12 Brain/Mind Principles in Action. 2nd Ed. Corwin Press.Thousand Oaks, CA.
Carin, Arthur A., Bass, Joel E., Contant, Terry L. (2005) Teaching Science as Inquiry 10th Ed. Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall Publishers. Columbus, Ohio
Crawford, Glenda Beamon. (2007) Brain-Based Teaching with Adolescent Learning in Mind. 2nd Ed.
Corwin Press.Thousand Oaks, CA.
Doidge, Norman. (2007) The Brain that Changes Itself. Penguin Books, London.
Feinstein, Sheryl. (2004) Secrets of the Teenage Brain. Corwin Press,
Thousand Oaks, CA.
Gallagher, James J. (2007) Teaching Science for Understanding. Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall.Columbus,
Given, Barbara. (2002) Teaching to the Brain's Natural Learning Systems. Association for Curriculum Development, Alexandria, VA.
Gilbert, Daniel. (2007) Stumbling on Happiness. Vintage Books, NY.
Gonzales, Lawrence. (2004) Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why. W.W. Norton & Co. NY
Harmin, M. & Toth, M. (2006). Inspiring active learning: A complete handbook for today’s teachers, 2nd
ed. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
Hassard, Jack. (2006) The Art Of Teaching Science. Oxford University Press. New York, NY.
Hassard, Jack. (2001) Science as Inquiry. Good Year Books. New Jersey.
Hyerle, David. (2000) A Field Guide to Using Visual Tools. ASCD Press, Alexandria,VA.
Jensen, Eric (2007) Enriching the Brain. ASCD Press
Jensen, Eric. (2005) Teaching with the Brain in Mind. ASCD Press. Alexandria, Virginia.
Jensen, Eric. (1995) Super Teaching. The Brain Store. San Diego, CA.
Kaufeldt, Martha (2001) Begin With The Brain; Orchestrating the Learner Centered Classroom Zephyr Press
Mangan, Margaret Angermeyer. (2007) Brain Compatible Science.
2nd Ed. Corwin Press, Thousand Oaks, CA..
Merzenich, M.; Keep, L. (2007). The Brain Fitness Program. Santa Fe Productions Public Broadcasting Service.
Nickelson, Lee Ann; Jensen, Eric. (2008) Deeper Learning: 7 Powerful Strategies for In-Depth and Longer-Lasting Learning Corwin Press.CA.
Paul, Richard; et.al.(1995) Critical Thinking Handbook A Guide for Remodeling Lesson Plans in Language Arts, Social Studies & Science. Center for Critical Thinking, Sonoma State University, CA.
Quinn, Daniel. (2007) If They Give You Lined Paper, Write Sideways. Steerforth Press, NY.
Ramde, Dinesh (February 28, 2008) Autobiographical Memory. Associated Press
Sousa, David A. (2006) How The Brain Learns. Corwin Press, Thousand Oaks, CA .
    See also, more books by David Sousa: How The Special Needs Brain Learns, How The Gifted Brain Learns, How The Brian Learn to Read,
How The Brain Learns Mathematics, How The Brain Influences Behavior
Sousa, David A. (2006) How The Gifted Brain Learns. Corwin Press, Thousand Oaks, CA
Tate, Marcia L. (2003) Worksheets Don’t Build Dendrites; 20 Instructional Strategies That Involve the
Brain. Corwin Press. Thousand Oaks, CA.
Whimby, Arthur Dr. 1995. Mastering Reading Through Reasoning 2nd Ed. Innovative Sciences Press. Raleigh, N.C.
Willis, Judy. (2006) Research-Based Strategies to Ignite Student Learning. ASCD.
Winebrenner, Susan. (2001)Teaching Gifted Kids in the Regular Classroom. Free Spirit Publishing. Minneapolis, MN.
Wolfe, Patricia. (2002) Brain Matters: Translating Research into Classroom Practice. ASCD press.

Representative direct supporting resources:

Jensen, Eric (2008) Teaching with the Brain in Mind 6-day training session n San Diego, CA February 18 – 23, 2008
Sonicaid Music CD’s Concentration, Relaxation, Sleep, Creativity by Dr. Lee Bartel. Somerset Entertainment, 1110 Lake Cook Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

 Representative websites & Journals:

www.ascd.org                                                              Association for Curriculum Development Educational Leadership: Teaching Students to Think February 2008 | Volume 65 | Number 5

www.accessexcellence.com                                          Access Excellence

www.pz.harvard.edu/                                                   Project Zero

www.jensonlearningcorp.com                                       Jensen Learning Corporation

http://www.jensenlearning.com/bulletin.asp
    Eric Jensen’s Brighter Brain Bulletin

www.brainconnection.com                                           Brain Connection Newsletter

www.scientificlearning.com                                           Scientific Learning, creators of Fast ForWord(R)

www.morphonix.com/software/education/science/brain/game/specimens/electric_brain.html Electric Brain

www.brainpop.com/science/seeall/                                Brain Pop Science

www.dana.org/brainweek/                                            Brain Awareness Initiative 2008

www.funderstanding.com/brain_based_learning.cfmFunderstanding Brain Based Learning

faculty.washington.edu/chudler/chmodel.html     Neuroscience for Kids, Make a Model

www.pbs.org/wnet/brain/3d/index.html             The Secret Life of the Brain

www.thinkingmaps.com/                                               Thinking Maps

www.gse.harvard.edu/academics/masters/mbe/ Harvard Masters in Brain Based Learning

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