Exemplary Science in Grades 5-8: Standards-Based Success Stories

Thirty-eight American academics and science teachers from grades 5-8 contribute 15 essays describing programs they have developed to fulfill the National Science Education Standards' More Emphasis guidelines, in which facets of teaching, professional development, assessment, and content standards are being met in an exemplary manner and have had a clear, positive impact on student science learning. For teachers, administrators, policy makers, and others interested in effective science education reform. Annotation © 2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR