SCE 5340
Teaching and Learning Science

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Dr. Chris L. Lawrence

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In the News


Of Prints and Process: The Science Behind Art
Frequently Asked Questions About Drycleaning 
What are Endocrine Disruptors?

Nature of Technology/Science

Introducing Technology in Science Education: The Case of Guatemala 

What Counts as Technology?
 A Definition of Technology
Earth Systems Science
In Defense of Ecology		 Understanding General Systems Theory
On literature and systems theory
Chaos Theory, Dynamic Systems, And Fractal Geometry
Systems Thinking Pages
Structures, General Systems Theory
Systems Thinking and Chaos Theory Network 
Nonlinear Sciences
Complex Systems
Nonlinearity
Complexity
Archive of Earth/Science Pictures
Nuffield Science

STS Connections


Nuffield Counil on Bioethics
Design: A Sustainable Future		 Teachers Clearinghouse for Science and Society Education

Learning

Rubric for assessment of Unit Plan
Constructivist Learning Environments
Constructivism (resources page)
Engines for Educators (online book)
Learning to Teach by Uncovering our Assumptions
Action Research: A Brief Overview
Six Steps toward Science and Math Literacy
Meaningful Engaged Learning
Children's Alternative Views (& the Nature of Science)
Sociocultural Theory (resources page)		 Brown, Collins & Duguid. Classic paper on situated cognition.
Lave & Wenger. Describes "legitimate peripheral participation."
Individual and Social Aspects of Learning
Encounters with Complementary Perspectives in Science Education Research
The Science-Technology-Society Approach to the Curriculum
Situated Cognition
How do People Solve Problems
Project vs. Problem-Based Learning
Problem Bank
Postmodern Thought (resources page)

Teacher Professional Development


Intellectual Autobiographies NSTA Standards for the Education of Teachers of Science(0verview here)

Curriculum Development

National Social Studies Standards: Science, Technology, Society
Interdisciplinary Unit
American Chemical Society		 Project 2061: Atlas of Science Literacy
National Science Education Standards
Florida Sunshine State Math and Science Standards

Virtual Learning Environments

Distance Learning Assessment
Evaluating Science Web Pages and Resources
Rubric for Evaluating WebQuests
Creating Web-based Lessons
Inquiry Oriented Internet Activities (WebQuests)
Smallville, Assessment Rubrics (Grades9-10)
Study Guide for Distance Education: A Systems View (Moore & Kearley)		 Virtual Learning Communities
Teaching and Learning on the Net. 
Brent Wilson, Why We Talk About Learning Environments. 
Teaching & Learning with Internet Tools.
Web Development Links

Chemistry & Integrated

DNA Musical Atlas
Biology Hypertext Chapters
The Representation of Molecular Models
Chemical Images and Databases
Chemical Safety
History of Chemistry
Chemistry Teaching Resources
Ozone Depletion
ChemWare (software to download)
Chemistry Lesson Plans
Hazardous Material Classification
Links for Chemistry Teachers
Middle School Chemistry Lesson Plans
CellsAlive!
WebElements Periodic Table on the Web
Chem4Kids
The Pictorial Periodic Table
A Visual Interpretation of the Table of Elements
The Physical Characteristics of Minerals
Software for Environmental Awareness (PC)		 EPA Student Pages
EPA Guide to Environmental Issues
What is a Pesticide?
Dumptown Game
Office of Pollution Prevention & Toxics (Citizen Info)
Green Chemistry Course
Green Chemistry Network
Ozone Generators that are Sold as Air Cleaners
Auto Air Conditioners and the Ozone Layer
Simulation of Global Warming
Todd's Atomic Homepage
Renewable Energy
SOLSTICE: Sustainable Energy and Development
Pharmaceuticals: PharmWeb
ChemInfo: Chemical Information Sources
Chemistry and Physics on the Internet
Computer Graphics
Understanding Our Planet through Chemistry
Protein Folding (Activity/Assessment)
Periodic Trends (Activity/Assessment)
Virtual Alchemists
Chemists' Art Gallery
BioNet Software Compendium
Materials Science Database