Info for Teachers and
University Professors
For classroom teachers, Science Is... is a single-source resource that supports and enriches any curriculum. Activities match with the National Science Education Standards. They can be adapted for different grade levels. This is a book that builds knowledge and process skills by getting students involved in hands-on exploration.
In addition to being used in thousands of classrooms, Science Is... is being used in over 200 university science methods courses. It is the most popular choice for a complete, easy-to-use activity resource. Student teachers, who may have a limited background in science, find the factual information and descriptions that accompany each activity invaluable. They consistently report this book as one of their best purchases, one they carry with them into their teaching career.
ATTENTION PROFESSORS: Review copies available for university courses and teacher workshops. Contact Brian Puppa at The Communication Project by calling 1-800-772-7765 or by e-mail.
NATIONAL SCIENCE EDUCATION STANDARDS: Click for activity matches to the standards
EXCERPT: Click to read a special excerpt for teachers from the "Using This Book" Introduction in Science Is...
SAMPLE ACTIVITIES: Click to view and print sample activities from Science Is...
Science Is...
"An excellent book. The approach to science is exciting and thought-provoking."
National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
"I have used Science Is... in my courses for several years and love this resource! It offers comprehensive content along with process skills. It is very teacher-friendly and easy to use. Students consistently comment that it is one of their best purchases. The activities and background information are excellent matches to the National Science Standards and AAAS Project 2061, and I strongly recommend the book's use in other university education programs."
Sally A. DeRoo
College of Education, Wayne State University
"A powerful and practical resource.... Will enrich any school science curriculum.... Well worth its price. Highly recommended!"
Appraisal, School of Education, Boston University
"The book of choice for both beginning and experienced teachers."
Spectrum, Illinois Science Teachers Association
"Adaptable to all K-12 grade levels, this resource is a must for every professional collection!"
North Carolina Science Advisory List
"An excellent reference source for teachers."
"Exciting and fun to use.... A gold mine of activities.... An excellent book. Highly recommended!"
California Classroom Science
"Once in a while, a book comes along which every teacher should have. Consider this a treasure whose time has come. This book is a must!"
Science Education International (ICASE)
The #1, all-in-one science resource. The BIGGEST and BEST -- and this classic has just been updated.
Science Is... is jam-packed with more than 450 activity ideas, attention-getters, experiments, projects, puzzles, games, and stories. Use it with any curriculum. It's also easily adaptable to different levels, from elementary grades to high school.
The book covers all areas of science in 10 broad subject areas:
- Discovering Science (e.g. scientific method, science olympics)
- Matter & Energy
- Humans (i.e. the human body)
- The Environment
- Rocks
- Plants
- Living Creatures (e.g. animals, birds, insects)
- Weather (e.g. forecasting, weather instruments)
- The Heavens (e.g. solar system, planets, stars, stargazing)
- Applying Science (i.e. technology)
Activities are organized by how long they take, so that you can plan your time easily. Use the popular Quickies to introduce concepts or if you have a few minutes to fill. Make Time and One Leads to Another activities explore topics in more detail and can be done over several days or weeks.
This book is easy to use, with one activity per page and clear, step-by-step explanations (activity pages can even be used directly by students). All the activities have been tested and require only readily-available, inexpensive materials. They are accompanied by plenty of background information and engaging illustrations. There are also lots of fun facts -- did you know that a cockroach can live for nine days without its head?
A handy chart at the front of the book allows you to cross-reference activities. A "Using This Book" section provides practical teaching tips, while "Other Resources" offers lots of suggestions for useful books and organizations.
This 515-page book is an incredible value for schools, university courses, and teacher workshops.
 
Science Is...:
A Source Book of Fascinating Facts, Projects and Activities
by Susan V. Bosak, MA
515 pages, black-and-white line drawings, softcover, $29.95 US ($34.99 Canada)
Also available in French (Supersciences); for information contact: Chenelière McGraw-Hill, 7001 boul Saint-Laurent, Montreal, Quebec, H2S 3E3, Canada, phone (514) 273-8055 or 1-800-565-5531.
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