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Engage with Science – 5

Author : Kirti Behal

Publisher : Vikas Publishing House

Page : 152 pages

File Size : 22,29 MB

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Category : Science

ISBN : 9353388015

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The series Engage with Science: Experiment, Experience, Express has been designed keeping in mind the experimental learning model. Its modular design and clearly defined pedagogy help learners focus on first experimenting with a concept (by doing), then experience it (by assimilating) and finally express it in simpler terms (by articulating). Brush Up: Each chapter begins with an activity to kick start the road to effective learning Checkpoint: A set of objective questions to assess the understanding of the learner just after completing a topic Activity: In the lab or hands-on activities to inculcate scientific temper and appreciate the importance of scientific method Out of the Box: A set of questions to make learners hone their critical thinking and problem-solving skills Subject Integration: Concepts or ideas posed to learners to bridge the boundaries of all the subjects they learn each day Do You Know: Extra or additional bits of information to make the subject interesting and relatable Building Together: Concepts or ideas for possible projects to enable learners learn from not just doing but reflecting on what they have learnt Weblinks: Suggestive links from the internet of engaging videos or documentaries on certain topics to enable learners research and understand concepts on their own Video clips: Handy clips to see things on the go and to make learning interactive i-book: Digital support in the form of animations, videos, interactive activities, test generators and widgets My Journal: A space for the learner to think and write about their experience on the learning and exhibit their creative skills Life Skills: Bits of information or suggestive activities to make learners empathetic about environment and their surroundings Case Study: A paragraph on important people or places or organisations or practices related to a topic for the learners to understand and explore more Worksheets: A set of additional rubrics apart from the ones given in Exercises that stand out and allow the learners to express and assess their understanding My Health and Food Guide: A booklet published in collaboration with FSSAI, Government of India that aim to inculcate better understanding of the practices to a healthy and hygienic India.



The Honest Broker

Author : Roger A. Pielke, Jr

Publisher : Cambridge University Press

Page : 198 pages

File Size : 26,56 MB

Release : 2007-04-19

Category : Political Science

ISBN : 1139464825

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Scientists have a choice concerning what role they should play in political debates and policy formation, particularly in terms of how they present their research. This book is about understanding this choice, what considerations are important to think about when deciding, and the consequences of such choices for the individual scientist and the broader scientific enterprise. Rather than prescribing what course of action each scientist ought to take, the book aims to identify a range of options for individual scientists to consider in making their own judgments about how they would like to position themselves in relation to policy and politics. Using examples from a range of scientific controversies and thought-provoking analogies from other walks of life, The Honest Broker challenges us all - scientists, politicians and citizens - to think carefully about how best science can contribute to policy-making and a healthy democracy.



Engage Every Family

Author : Steven M. Constantino

Publisher : Corwin Press

Page : 234 pages

File Size : 20,54 MB

Release : 2015-11-17

Category : Education

ISBN : 1506328857

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Reach beyond theory and engage every family in student success Family engagement increases student achievement but how do schools connect with families who don’t participate yet? Educators can easily become frustrated trying to reach the disconnected and often fall back to engaging the already engaged. Is it possible to win over everyone? Discover how to move beyond theory to change your culture for better family engagement and student achievement. Through practical steps, reflections, and case studies, you will discover and address: How and where family engagement breaks down, and How to create a truly inviting culture for successful community and family partnerships



Engage with Science – 4

Author : Kirti Behal

Publisher : Vikas Publishing House

Page : 144 pages

File Size : 33,56 MB

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Category : Science

ISBN : 9353388007

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The series Engage with Science: Experiment, Experience, Express has been designed keeping in mind the experimental learning model. Its modular design and clearly defined pedagogy help learners focus on first experimenting with a concept (by doing), then experience it (by assimilating) and finally express it in simpler terms (by articulating). Brush Up: Each chapter begins with an activity to kick start the road to effective learning Checkpoint: A set of objective questions to assess the understanding of the learner just after completing a topic Activity: In the lab or hands-on activities to inculcate scientific temper and appreciate the importance of scientific method Out of the Box: A set of questions to make learners hone their critical thinking and problem-solving skills Subject Integration: Concepts or ideas posed to learners to bridge the boundaries of all the subjects they learn each day Do You Know: Extra or additional bits of information to make the subject interesting and relatable Building Together: Concepts or ideas for possible projects to enable learners learn from not just doing but reflecting on what they have learnt Weblinks: Suggestive links from the internet of engaging videos or documentaries on certain topics to enable learners research and understand concepts on their own Video clips: Handy clips to see things on the go and to make learning interactive i-book: Digital support in the form of animations, videos, interactive activities, test generators and widgets My Journal: A space for the learner to think and write about their experience on the learning and exhibit their creative skills Life Skills: Bits of information or suggestive activities to make learners empathetic about environment and their surroundings Case Study: A paragraph on important people or places or organisations or practices related to a topic for the learners to understand and explore more Worksheets: A set of additional rubrics apart from the ones given in Exercises that stand out and allow the learners to express and assess their understanding My Health and Food Guide: A booklet published in collaboration with FSSAI, Government of India that aim to inculcate better understanding of the practices to a healthy and hygienic India.



Ambitious Science Teaching

Author : Mark Windschitl

Publisher : Harvard Education Press

Page : 483 pages

File Size : 49,21 MB

Release : 2020-08-05

Category : Education

ISBN : 1682531643

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2018 Outstanding Academic Title, Choice Ambitious Science Teaching outlines a powerful framework for science teaching to ensure that instruction is rigorous and equitable for students from all backgrounds. The practices presented in the book are being used in schools and districts that seek to improve science teaching at scale, and a wide range of science subjects and grade levels are represented. The book is organized around four sets of core teaching practices: planning for engagement with big ideas; eliciting student thinking; supporting changes in students’ thinking; and drawing together evidence-based explanations. Discussion of each practice includes tools and routines that teachers can use to support students’ participation, transcripts of actual student-teacher dialogue and descriptions of teachers’ thinking as it unfolds, and examples of student work. The book also provides explicit guidance for “opportunity to learn” strategies that can help scaffold the participation of diverse students. Since the success of these practices depends so heavily on discourse among students, Ambitious Science Teaching includes chapters on productive classroom talk. Science-specific skills such as modeling and scientific argument are also covered. Drawing on the emerging research on core teaching practices and their extensive work with preservice and in-service teachers, Ambitious Science Teaching presents a coherent and aligned set of resources for educators striving to meet the considerable challenges that have been set for them.



Communication and Engagement with Science and Technology

Author : John K. Gilbert

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 342 pages

File Size : 11,54 MB

Release : 2012-11-27

Category : Education

ISBN : 1136662685

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Science communication seeks to engage individuals and groups with evidence-based information about the nature, outcomes, and social consequences of science and technology. This text provides an overview of this burgeoning field ─ the issues with which it deals, important influences that affect it, the challenges that it faces. It introduces readers to the research-based literature about science communication and shows how it relates to actual or potential practice. A "Further Exploration" section provides suggestions for activities that readers might do to explore the issues raised. Organized around five themes, each chapter addresses a different aspect of science communication: • Models of science communication – theory into practice • Challenges in communicating science • Major themes in science communication • Informal learning • Communication of contemporary issues in science and society Relevant for all those interested in and concerned about current issues and developments in science communication, this volume is an ideal text for courses and a must-have resource for faculty, students, and professionals in this field.



Public Engagement on Genetically Modified Organisms

Author : National Research Council

Publisher : National Academies Press

Page : 144 pages

File Size : 50,9 MB

Release : 2015-07-07

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 0309374243

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The National Research Council's Roundtable on Public Interfaces of the Life Sciences held a 2-day workshop on January 15-16, 2015, in Washington, DC to explore the public interfaces between scientists and citizens in the context of genetically engineered (GE) organisms. The workshop presentations and discussions dealt with perspectives on scientific engagement in a world where science is interpreted through a variety of lenses, including cultural values and political dispositions, and with strategies based on evidence in social science to improve public conversation about controversial topics in science. The workshop focused on public perceptions and debates about genetically engineered plants and animals, commonly known as genetically modified organisms (GMOs), because the development and application of GMOs are heavily debated among some stakeholders, including scientists. For some applications of GMOs, the societal debate is so contentious that it can be difficult for members of the public, including policy-makers, to make decisions. Thus, although the workshop focused on issues related to public interfaces with the life science that apply to many science policy debates, the discussions are particularly relevant for anyone involved with the GMO debate. Public Engagement on Genetically Modified Organisms: When Science and Citizens Connect summarizes the presentations and discussion of the workshop.



Five Paths of Student Engagement: Blazing the Trail to Learning and Success (Your Guide to Promoting Active Engagement in the Classroom and Improving

Author : Dennis Shirley

Publisher : Solution Tree

Page : 256 pages

File Size : 39,59 MB

Release : 2021-06-11

Category : Education

ISBN : 9781942496687

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This is a breakthrough book on student engagement. Join Dennis Shirley and Andy Hargreaves, two award-winning authors and leaders in their field, on a profound educational quest that will take you through exciting and challenging terrain. Five Paths of Student Engagement will open your eyes, heart and mind and empower you to implement practices that lead directly to your students' well-being, learning, and success. By integrating psychological and sociological perspectives, and using inspiring examples from seven years of research, this book delves deeply into the what, why, and how of student engagement. It reveals who and what the true enemies of student engagement are, and shows you how to defeat them. It will enrich and reward your work for years to come. Utilize research-based strategies to promote active engagement in the classroom and build the foundation for student growth: Learn why active engagement is the new frontier of student achievement. Understand how engaging students means so much more than defeating boredom. Consider psychological and sociological theories that cast new light on engagement and motivation. Reflect on how engagement is about mystery and magic, meaning and purpose, and focus and mastery. Understand why increasing classroom engagement requires much more than surveys, rubrics and observation protocols. Learn strategies to battle all five enemies of engagement in order to engage students totally and motivate unmotivated students. Explore five clear paths of engagement that lead to improving student learning and success that all teachers and schools can embark upon immediately. Contents: Preface Chapter 1: From Achievement to Engagement--Two Ages of Educational Change Chapter 2: Theories of Engagement and Motivation--From Maslow to Flow Chapter 3: Three Myths of Engagement--Relevance, Technology, and Fun Chapter 4: The Five Enemies of Engagement--How to Defeat Them Chapter 5: Standardized Testing--The Archenemy of Engagement Chapter 6: The Five Pathways of Student Engagement--In Theory and Practice Chapter 7: The Promise of Engagement--A Battle for Change References Index



A Head Start on Science

Author : William C. Ritz

Publisher : NSTA Press

Page : 385 pages

File Size : 10,40 MB

Release : 2007-06

Category : Science

ISBN : 1933531673

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For the littlest scientists, the whole wide world can be a laboratory for learning. Nurture their natural curiosity with A Head Start on Science, a treasury of 89 hands-on science activities specifically for children ages 3 to 6. The activities are grouped into seven stimulating topic areas: the five senses, weather, physical science, critters, water and water mixture, seeds, and nature walks.



A Framework for K-12 Science Education

Author : National Research Council

Publisher : National Academies Press

Page : 400 pages

File Size : 22,81 MB

Release : 2012-02-28

Category : Education

ISBN : 0309214459

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Science, engineering, and technology permeate nearly every facet of modern life and hold the key to solving many of humanity's most pressing current and future challenges. The United States' position in the global economy is declining, in part because U.S. workers lack fundamental knowledge in these fields. To address the critical issues of U.S. competitiveness and to better prepare the workforce, A Framework for K-12 Science Education proposes a new approach to K-12 science education that will capture students' interest and provide them with the necessary foundational knowledge in the field. A Framework for K-12 Science Education outlines a broad set of expectations for students in science and engineering in grades K-12. These expectations will inform the development of new standards for K-12 science education and, subsequently, revisions to curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional development for educators. This book identifies three dimensions that convey the core ideas and practices around which science and engineering education in these grades should be built. These three dimensions are: crosscutting concepts that unify the study of science through their common application across science and engineering; scientific and engineering practices; and disciplinary core ideas in the physical sciences, life sciences, and earth and space sciences and for engineering, technology, and the applications of science. The overarching goal is for all high school graduates to have sufficient knowledge of science and engineering to engage in public discussions on science-related issues, be careful consumers of scientific and technical information, and enter the careers of their choice. A Framework for K-12 Science Education is the first step in a process that can inform state-level decisions and achieve a research-grounded basis for improving science instruction and learning across the country. The book will guide standards developers, teachers, curriculum designers, assessment developers, state and district science administrators, and educators who teach science in informal environments.