Exemplary science program monograph series

The seventh ESP monograph, now in final stages of editing, should be available for the three NSTA fall area conferences.  This series from NSTA Press has focused on meeting the reforms central to the National Science Education Standards. Titles available are

1. Science for Grades PreK–4;
2. Science for Grades 5–8;
3. Science for Grades 9 –12;
4. Professional Development of Science Teachers;
5. Science in Informal Education Settings;
6. Inquiry: The Key to Exemplary Science; and
7. Science in a Social and Societal Contexts.

NSTA members are invited to use these monographs and to volunteer to help as members of the National Review Team for the future ESPs.

In addition, plans for ESP 8 are in the works.  It is to focus on NSES Goal 4, which seeks to identify exemplary situations that illustrate preparation of students for science- and technology-related careers.  Your nomination of potential authors (teachers) in your state would be of great help!  In addition, you are invited to assist some of your outstanding teachers in preparing an outline, and it would be great if you were not only encouraging, but also if you would consider being a co-author.

Please direct questions, suggestions, or ready-to-be contributors to Bob Yager, who coordinates the national efforts.  E-mail robert-yager@uiowa.edu; call (cell) 319-541-2857 or (office) 319-335-1189; or write to Room 769 VAN, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242.

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