STEM : Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Education: Science K-12
JOURNALS:
- The American Biology TeacherThe official journal of the National Association of Biology Teachers; combination of research and hands-on classroom articles.
- International Journal of Science EducationRefereed research based articles with practical applications.
- Journal of Research in Science TeachingThe official journal of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching; scholarly articles and commentaries on science instruction at all educational levels.
- Science and ChildrenPublished by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) and directed to elementary teachers; classroom activities, lesson plans and practical articles.
- Science EducationResearch articles on science instruction and learning at all levels; international in scope.
- Science ScopeNSTA publication with practice-oriented articles; directed to middle and junior high school science teachers.
- Science TeacherDirected to secondary science teachers; articles provide classroom activities and teaching techniques.
DATABASES:
- Academic Search Ultimate This link opens in a new windowInterdisciplinary database; newspaper, magazine and academic journal articles.
- Education Source This link opens in a new windowEducation Research Complete is the most comprehensive resource for education research. Find articles, books, and conference papers in all areas of education.
- ERIC This link opens in a new windowThe ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center) database is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education. ERIC provides access to journal articles, conferences, meetings, government documents, theses, dissertations, reports, audiovisual media, bibliographies, directories, and books.
- Google Scholar This link opens in a new windowSet your "Scholar Preferences" to recognize you as affiliated with Grand Valley State University and the "Get it @ GVSU" button will appear in your results list.
- Web of Science This link opens in a new windowInterdisciplinary; includes: science (1900-) and social science (1956-) citation indexes. Follow the "Find It" button to get the full text of an article.
- JSTOR This link opens in a new windowAn interdisciplinary scholarly journal archive; historical coverage of key journals across the disciplines.
Websites related to Science Education:
- PLTW: Project Lead the WayPLTW partners with middle schools and high schools to provide a rigorous, relevant STEM education. Through an engaging, hands-on curriculum, PLTW encourages the development of problem-solving skills, critical thinking, creative and innovative reasoning and a love of learning.
- Cool Science for Curious KidsA basic introduction to biology for young children. Includes information for educators such as lesson plans, classroom activities, etc.
- National Science Digital LibraryFunded by the National Science Foundation. This website will lead you to resources and tools for science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
- Science.govScience.gov searches over 36 databases and 1,850 selected websites, offering 200 million pages of authoritative U.S. government science information, including research and development results.
- Understanding Science"...funded by the National Science Foundation, [it] is a great site for gaining a better understanding of all kinds of science." - Choice
- Social Justice Mathematics and Science Curricular Resources for K-12 TeachersCompiled by Dr. Kari Kokka, this compilation focuses on transforming STEM by changing educational practices in K-12 settings. (Shared with author permission.)
Finding books:
- WorldCat This link opens in a new windowFind books in the GVSU Libraries and beyond. Follow the "Get It @ GVSU" button to locate it in our library or request it through Document Delivery.
- Last Updated: Mar 7, 2024 10:06 AM
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