{"product_id":"biology-inquiries-standards-based-labs-assessments-and-discussion-lessons-paperback","title":"Biology Inquiries: Standards-Based Labs, Assessments, and Discussion Lessons - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMartin Shields\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBiology Inquiries\u003c\/i\u003e offers educators a handbook for teaching middle and high school students engaging lessons in the life sciences. Inspired by the National Science Education Standards, the book bridges the gap between theory and practice. With exciting twists on standard biology instruction the author emphasizes active inquiry instead of rote memorization. \u003ci\u003eBiology Inquiries\u003c\/i\u003e contains many innovative ideas developed by biology teacher Martin Shields. This dynamic resource helps teachers introduce standards-based inquiry and constructivist lessons into their classrooms. Some of the book's classroom-tested lessons are inquiry modifications of traditional \"cookbook\" labs that biology teachers will recognize. \u003ci\u003eBiology Inquiries\u003c\/i\u003e provides a pool of active learning lessons to choose from with valuable tips on how to implement them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBiology Inquiries\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStandards-Based Labs, Assessments, and Discussion Lessons \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMartin Shields \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBiology Inquiries\u003c\/i\u003e offers educators a handbook for teaching middle and high school students engaging lessons in the life sciences. Inspired by the national science education standards, the book bridges the gap between theory and practice. With exciting twists on standard biology instruction the author emphasizes active inquiry instead of rotememorization. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBiology Inquiries\u003c\/i\u003e contains innovative ideas developed by biology teacher Martin Shields. This dynamic resource helps teachers introduce standards-based inquiry and constructivist lessons into their classrooms. Some of the book's classroom-tested lessons are inquiry modifications of traditional \"cookbook\" labs thatbiology teachers will recognize. \u003ci\u003eBiology Inquiries\u003c\/i\u003e provides a pool of active learning lessons to choose from with valuable tips on how to implement them. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor quick access and easy use, the book is printed in a large 81\/2\" x 11\" lay-flat format for easy photocopying. \u003ci\u003eBiology Inquiries\u003c\/i\u003e contains lessons that: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBegin with mysteries, questions, and challenges\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmphasize evidence, explanations, and justifications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFocus on common biology misconceptions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFoster questioning, exploration, scientific skepticism, and reflection\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGuide students to construct understanding for themselves\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBridge research-based theory with classroom realities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Teaching biology through inquiry takes practice--it does not come easily. This book provides a diverse series of excellent labs and activities that will serve as stepping stones that lead to an inquiry based biology classroom-- a place where all students can experience the joy of developing their understanding and appreciation for biology.\" \u003cb\u003e--Brad Williamson, \u003c\/b\u003e biology teacher and former president of the National Association of Biology Teachers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMartin Shields\u003c\/b\u003e has taught high school biology for thirteen years. He has worked with students of all ability levels from remedial to Advanced Placement. His educational background includes a masters degree in biology and he has had diverse research experiences. He has been published in \u003ci\u003eThe Science Teacher\u003c\/i\u003e and regularly presents on inquiry and other teaching strategies at state and national conventions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.63 x 10.96 x 8.55 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 01, 2005\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51761393303840,"sku":"9780787976521","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/f515b0fccec48cb15b359fca28a41980.webp?v=1780206397","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/biology-inquiries-standards-based-labs-assessments-and-discussion-lessons-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}