1 Inventions 2: The Impact Resource Type: Lessons Discipline: Science Grades: Grades K–2 Professional Commentary: Inventions 2: The Impact, a lesson, focuses on the process of inventing. Students are introduced to the short- and long-term issues inventors have to consider before developing an invention.... 2 Benjamin Banneker: Pioneering Scientist Resource Type: Professional Resources Discipline: Science Grades: Grades K–5 Professional Commentary: This professional resource provides suggestions for using the book Benjamin Banneker: Pioneering Scientist, in science instruction. It also provides a list of related ORC resources that when used in conjunction with the book, support inquiry instruction on several standards related topics, including technological design and the nature of science.... 3 Salamander Rain: A Lake & Pond Journal Resource Type: Professional Resources Discipline: Science Grades: Grades K–5 Professional Commentary: This professional resource provides suggestions for using Salamander Rain: A Lake & Pond Journal, in science instruction. It also provides a list of related ORC resources that when used in conjunction with the book, support inquiry instruction for topics such as life cycles, adaptations, and environmental changes. Visit the Science Bookshelf for more examples of science trade books... 4 SACNAS Biography Project Resource Type: Content Supports Discipline: Science Grades: Grades K–10 Professional Commentary: The SACNAS Biography Project serves as an information resource for the accomplishments and contributions of Chicano/Latino and Native American scientists. The profiles are organized in the following ways: by scientist's last name, by scientific subject/discipline, by grade level, and by women scientists.... 5 The Faces of Science: African Americans in the Sciences Resource Type: Content Supports Discipline: Science Grades: Grades K–10 Professional Commentary: The Faces of Science highlights the contributions of African American men and women to science and engineering. Profiles are organized in an Alphabetical Index, Index of People, and Index by Profession.... 6 4000 Years of Women in Science Resource Type: Content Supports Discipline: Science Grades: Grades K–10 Professional Commentary: 4000 Years of Women in Science highlights the contributions of 125 female scientists. Teachers will find the information contained in this resource to be very helpful in planning lessons that meet the needs of diverse groups of students.... 7 Heartland Science: Ohio's Legacy of Discovery & Innovation Resource Type: Content Supports Discipline: Science Grades: Grades K–Postsecondary Professional Commentary: This content resource offers a wealth of information about Ohio's scientists and innovators. Heartland Science portrays how Ohioans have changed the world through discovery and innovation in science, engineering, technology, medicine and health care.... |