Bring Lessons to Life with NSTA's Inside-Out: Environmental Science in the Classroom and the Field, Grades 3-8

ARLINGTON, Va., April 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Science teachers of grades 3-8 will find this new book's field and classroom-based activities perfect for learning experiences that easily integrate Earth science, chemistry, physical geography, and life science into the study of the environment.

Each chapter begins with a primer covering basic concepts for a quick refresher on content and continues with thought-provoking, inquiry-based activities that are organized around a driving question. Materials lists, procedures for execution, "think about" sections designed to promote student inquiry, and outdoor safety guidelines are also included. Chapters cover water, physical geography, soil, topography, nutrients and energy, and biodiversity. Numerous web resources are provided for further exploration. Inside-Out may be the best resource available for seamlessly blending classroom activities with field-based learning.

About the Author

Robert W. Blake Jr. is an associate professor in Towson University's elementary education department.

J. Adam Frederick is an education collaborator with the Center of Marine Biotechnology at Towson University, in preservice and inservice teacher professional development.

Sarah Haines is an associate professor of biology and science education at Towson University. She has been actively involved in several special projects dedicated to environmental and outdoor education.

Stephanie Colby Lee is in her ninth year of teaching at Westland Middle School, where she has taken the lead on several environmental projects, including GreenKids and the Bay Savers Club.

You can browse sample pages of this new book free at the NSTA Science Store website at www.nsta.org/store.

For additional information or to purchase Inside-Out: Environmental Science in the Classroom and the Field, Grades 3–8 and other books from NSTA Press, visit the NSTA Science Store at www.nsta.org/store. To order by phone, call 800-277-5300 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET weekdays. Outside the United States and Canada, call 301-638-0200. The 165-page book is priced at $22.95 and discount-priced for NSTA members at $18.36. (Stock # PB273X, ISBN # 978-1-935155-11-9)

The Arlington, Va.-based National Science Teachers Association is the largest professional organization in the world promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all. NSTA's current membership includes more than 50,000 science teachers, science supervisors, administrators, scientists, business and industry representatives, and others involved in science education.

NSTA Press produces 15-25 new books each year. Focused on the PreK-college market and specifically aimed at teachers of science, NSTA Press titles offer a unique blend of accurate scientific content and sound teaching strategies.

SOURCE National Science Teachers Association

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