Tap into the power of technology to support and enhance high school science curricula and motivate your students with this engaging addition to ISTE's NETS-S Curriculum Series. The technology-infused lessons in this volume promote the kind of conceptual understanding and inquiry that drives real-world science. Drawing on extensive experience revolutionizing their own science classrooms, the authors show teachers how to employ computer simulation and visualization tools to promote student learning. Sample topics include cell division, virtual dissection, earthquake modeling, and the Doppler Effect.
FEATURES
16 multi-week units keyed to the NETS-S and the National Science Education Standards
Interdisciplinary links, teaching tips, lesson extenders, and assessment rubrics for each unit
Introductory essays on technology integration, project-based learning, and assessment
Also available:
Database Magic: Using Databases to Teach Curriculum in Grades 4-12 - ISBN 1564842452
Teachers as Technology Leaders: A Guide to ISTE Technology Facilitation and Technology Leadership Accreditation - ISBN 1564842266