Center Materials

Books--College/Professional Development Texts and Activity Books--P-12 Teachers  Videos Kits  CD ROMS

 

Books--College Level/Professional Development

 

 

Title

Description

Call Number

Educating Teachers of Science, Mathematics & Technology: New Practices for New Millennium

Written by the Committee on Science and Mathematics Teacher Preparation, National Research Council
Publisher: National Academy Press, 2001

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/College Level Texts 
Q183.3.A1 E39 2001

Inquiry & the National Science Education Standards: A Guide for Teaching & Learning

Written by the Committee on Development of an Addendum on NSE Standards on Scientific Inqury, NRC
Publisher: National Academy Press, 2000

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/College Level Texts
LB1585.3 .I57 2000

National Science Education Standards: Observe, Interact, Change, Learn

Written by National Research Council
Publisher: National Academy Press, 1996

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/College Level Texts 
Q183.3.A1 N364 1996

Benchmarks for Science Literacy: Project 2061

Written by American Association for the Advancement of Science
Publisher: Oxford U. Press, 1993

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/College Level Texts 
Q183.3.A1 B46 1993

Mathematics for Elementary Teachers: An Activity Approach with Manipulative Kit

Author: Albert B. Bennett
Publisher: McGraw-Hill, 2001

Not Yet Available

Mathematics for Elementary Teacher's via Problem Solving: Student Activity Manual

Author: Joanna O. Masingila
Publisher: Prentice Hall, 2002

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/College Level Texts 
QA135.6 .M37 2002 

Student-Active Science: Models of Innovation in College Science Teaching

 

Not Yet Available

Science for All Americans

Author: James F. Rutherford
Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1990

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/College Level Texts 
Q158.5 .R87 1990 

Blueprints for Reform

Author: Project 2061, American Association for the Advancement of Science
Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1998

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/College Level Texts 
LB1585.3 .B58 1998 

Designs for Science Literacy

Author: Project 2061, American Association for the Advancement of Science
Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1998

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/College Level Texts 
Q183.3.A1 D48 2001 

A Problem Solving Approach to Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers (7th Edition)

Author: Rick Billstein
Publisher: Addison-Wesley, 2001

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/College Level Texts 
QA135.5 .B49 2001 

The Natural Investigator: A Constructivist Approach to the Teaching of Elementary and Middle School Science

Authors: Michael Bentley, Christine Ebert, Edward S. Ebert II 
Publisher: Wadsworth/Thomson Learning, c2000

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/College Level Texts 
LB1585 .B36 2000 

Great Ideas for Teaching Astronomy

Editor: Steven Pompea
Publisher: Brooks/Cole, 2000

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/College Level Texts
QB61 .G74 2000 

The Math We Need to 'Know' and 'Do': Content Standards for Elementary and Middle Grades

Author: Pearl Gold Solomon
Publisher: Corwin Press, c2001 

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/College Level Texts
QA135.5 .S5715x 2001 

Dialogue on Early Childhood Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education

American Association for the Advancement of Science/Project 2061, c1999

Not Yet Available
LB1139.5.S35 F67x 1998 

Atlas of Science Literacy: Project 2061

American Association for the Advancement of Science : National Science Teachers Association, 2001. 

Not Yet Available
Q183.3.A1 .A788 2001 

Practicing Science: The Investigative Approach in College Science Teaching (NSTA Press Journals Collection)

 

Not Yet Available
 

Innovative Techniques for Large-Group Instruction

NSTA Press, c2002. 

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/College Level Texts
Q183.3.A1 I58 2002

Bringing the NCTM Standards to Life: Exemplary Practices for Middle Schools

Author: Yvelyne Germaine-McCarthy
Publisher: Eye on Education, 2001

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/College Level Texts 
QA13 .G472 2001 

Assessing Student Understanding in Science: A Standards-Based K-12 Handbook 

Author: Sandra K. Enger
Publisher: Corwin Press, 2001

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/College Level Texts 
LB1585.3 .E53 2001

Science for All Children: Methods for Constructing Understanding

Author: Ralph E. Martin
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, 2002

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/College Level Texts 
Q181 .M17782 2002

 

Texts and Activity Books--P-12 Teachers

 

 

Title

Description

Call Number

Modeling Motion: High School Math Activities with CBR

Texas Instruments calculator guide
Texas Instruments, 2000

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities QA20.C34 A67x 2000

Math & Science in Motion Activities for Middle School

Texas Instruments calculator guide
Texas Instruments, 2000

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities QA155.7.E4 B79x 2000

Uncovering Math with Manipulatives & Calculators

Texas Instruments, 1995
The level 1 activities, designed for primary grades, build connections between physical representations and the mathematical symbolism of the calculator. The level 2 & 3 activities ..., designed for intermediate grades, use the calculator as a data-generating device to support exploration of mathematical ideas

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities 
QA18 .S34x 1995

Statistics Handbook for the TI-83

Texas Instruments Explorations Series
Texas Instruments, 1997

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities QA276.3 .M67x 1997

Complete Algebra Tiles Classroom K-4

 

 

Discovering Mathematics with the TI-73: Activities for Grades 7 & 8

Texas Instruments Activity Guide
Texas Instruments, 1998

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities LT4400.T5253 E966 1998

Sensor Sensibility: Algebra Explorations with a CBL, a TI-82 or TI 83, and Sensors

Key Curriculum Press, 1998
Computer disks contain the MATHSCI program (which is needed for each activity), the TI-Graph Link application, and condensed guidebooks with detailed instructions for specific calculators, and sample data sets for every activity 

 Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities QA155.7.C35 R36x 1998  

Navigating Through Algebra PreK-2

NCTM Principles and Standards for School Mathematics navigations series, 2001--Includes CD ROM

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities QA159 .N39 2001

Navigating Through Algebra Gr. 3-5

NCTM Principles and Standards for School Mathematics navigations series, 2001--Includes CD ROM

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities QA159 .C84 2001

Navigating Through Algebra Gr. 6-8

NCTM Principles and Standards for School Mathematics navigations series, 2001--Includes CD ROM

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities 
QA159 .F75 2001

Navigating Through Algebra Gr. 9-12

NCTM Principles and Standards for School Mathematics navigations series, 2001--Includes CD ROM

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities QA159 .N387 2001

Principles and Standards for School Mathematics Book & CD Rom

National Council of Teachers of Math, 2000

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities 
QA13 .P735 2000

Connect to NCTM Standards 2000 (Gr. K-8)

Author: Francis (Skip Fennell)
Publisher: Creative Publications, 2000

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities 
QA13 .C66x 2000

Physics by Inquiry: An Introduction to Physics and the Physical Sciences, Vol. 1 & 2

Author: Lillian C. McDermott
Publisher: J. Wiley, 1996

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities 
QC6 .M3615 1996

Interactive Mathematics Program Year 1 (Gr. 9)

Key Curriculum Press, 1997

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities 
QA11 .I469x 1997 

Shadows-Student Text

 

 

Patterns-Teacher's Guide

 

 

Game of Pig-Teacher's Guide

 

 

Overland Trail-Teacher's Guide

 

 

Pit and Pendulum-Teacher's Guide

 

 

Shadows-Teacher's Guide

 

 

IMP Year 2 (Gr. 10)

Key Curriculum Press, 1998

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities 
QA11 .I469x 1997 

Student Text

 

 

Solve It!-Teacher's Guide

 

 

Is There Really a Difference?-Teacher's Guide

 

 

Do Bees Build it Best?-Teacher's Guide

 

 

Cookies-Teacher's Guide

 

 

All About Alice-Teacher's Guide

 

 

IMP Year 3 (Gr. 11)

Key Curriculum Press, 1999

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities 
QA11 .I469x 1997 

Student Text

 

 

Fireworks-Student Text 

 

 

Fireworks-Teacher's Text

 

 

Orchard Hideout-Teacher's Guide

 

 

Meadows or Malls?-Teacher's Guide

 

 

Small World Isn't It?-Teacher's Guide

 

 

Pennant Fever-Teacher's Guide

 

 

IMP Year 4 (Gr. 12)

Key Curriculum Press, 2000

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities 
QA11 .I469x 1997 

Student Text

 

 

High Dive-Teacher's Guide

 

 

Know How-Teacher's Guide

 

 

The World of Functions-Teacher's Guide

 

 

The Pollister's Dilemma-Teacher's Guide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GEMS (Great Explorations in Math and Science) Teaching Unit Guides

 

 

Math Around the World (Gr. 5-8)

U.C. Berkely, GEMS, 2000

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities QA20.G35 M38x 2000

Math on the Menu (Gr. 3-5)

U.C. Berkely, GEMS, 2000

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities 
LB1589 .K66x 2000

In All Probability: Investigations in Probability and Statistics (Gr. 3-6)

U.C. Berkely, GEMS, 2002

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities QA273.2 .C86x 2002

Group Solutions: Cooperative Logic Activities (Gr. K-4) 

U.C. Berkely, GEMS, 2000

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities QA135.5 .G65x 2000

Group Solutions, Too!  More Cooperative Logic Activities (Gr. K-4)

 U.C. Berkely, GEMS, 1997

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities QA135.5 .G5876x 1997  

Frog Math: Predict, Ponder, Play 
(Gr. K-3)

U.C. Berkely, GEMS, 1998

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities QA135.5 .K6647x 1998 

Treasure Boxes (Gr. K-3)

U.C. Berkely, GEMS, 2002

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities QA135.5 .K665x 2002

Quadice (Gr. 4-8)

U.C. Berkely, GEMS, 1999
A Challenging Mathematics Game

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities QA135.5 .Q33x 2000 

Hide A Butterfly (Gr. P-K)

U.C. Berkely, GEMS, 2002

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/Kits
QL767 .E34x 2002

Ant Homes Under the Ground (Gr. P-1)

U.C. Berkely, GEMS, 1999

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities QL568.F7 E26x 1999

Mother Opossum and Her Babies (Gr.P-1)

U.C. Berkely, GEMS, 1999

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities QL737.M34 E2x 1999

Tree Homes (Gr. P-1)

U.C. Berkely, GEMS, 1999

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities 
QL756 .E3x 1999

Sifting Through Science (Gr. K-2)

U.C. Berkely, GEMS, 1999

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities LB1585 .L68x 1999

Buzzing A Hive (Gr. K-3)

U.C. Berkely, GEMS, 1999

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities 
QL568.A6 E34x 1999

Involving Dissolving (Gr. 1-3)

U.C. Berkely, GEMS, 2001

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities 
QC304 .A34x 2001

Build It! Festival (Gr. K-6)

U.C. Berkely, GEMS, 1999

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities 
QA462 .G66x 1999

Liquid Explorations (Gr. 1-3)

U.C. Berkely, GEMS, 2001

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities
QC145.28 .A44x 2001

Secret Formulas (Gr. 1-3)

U.C. Berkely, GEMS, 1996

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities
LB1585 .T74x 1996

On Sandy Shores (Gr. 2-4)

U.C. Berkely, GEMS, 1996

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities
GB454.B3 S72x 1996

Mystery Festival (Gr. 2-8)

U.C. Berkely, GEMS, 2002

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities
LB1585 .B42x 2002

School yard Ecology (Gr. 3-6)

U.C. Berkely, GEMS, 1999

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities 
QH541.2 .B37x 1999

Crime Lab Chemistry (Gr. 4-8)

U.C. Berkely, GEMS, 1999

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities
HV8073 .B37x 1999

Fingerprinting (Gr. 4-8)

U.C. Berkely, GEMS, 2000

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities
HV6074 .A36x 2000

Hot Water and Warm Homes from Sunlight (Gr. 4-8)

U.C. Berkely, GEMS, 1995

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities
TJ810 .G68x 1995

Oobleck: What do Scientists Do? (Gr. 4-8)

U.C. Berkely, GEMS, 2002

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities
Q181 .S545x 2002

 

Vitamin C Testing (Gr. 4-8)

U.C. Berkely, GEMS, 2002

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities 
TX553.V5 B37x 2002

Moons of Jupiter (Gr. 4-9)

U.C. Berkely, GEMS, 1995

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities
QB404 .S87x 1995

Color Analyzers (Gr. 5-9)

U.C. Berkely, GEMS, 2001

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities 
QD272.C6 S64x 2001

Earth, Moon, and Stars (Gr. 5-8)

U.C. Berkely, GEMS, 2001

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities
QB62 .S63x 2001

Environmental Detectives (Gr. 5-8)

U.C. Berkely, GEMS, 2001

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities 
QH541.22 .B43x 2001

Mapping Animal Movements (Gr. 5-9)

U.C. Berkely, GEMS, 1999

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities 
QL751 .B27x 1999

Only One Ocean (Gr. 5-8)

U.C. Berkely, GEMS, 2001

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities
GC21.5 .H35x 2001

Paper Towel Testing (Gr. 5-9)

U.C. Berkely, GEMS, 1998

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities
Not Yet Available

Plate Tectonics: The Way the Earth Works (Gr. 6-8)

U.C. Berkely, GEMS, 2002

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities
QE511.4 .C84x 2002

Chemical Reactions (Gr. 6-8)

U.C. Berkely, GEMS, 2001

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities
QD455.5 .B37x 2001

Discovering Density (Gr. 6-8)

U.C. Berkely, GEMS, 2001

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities
QC33 .B37x 2001

Dry Ice Investigations (Gr. 6-8)

U.C. Berkely, GEMS, 1999

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities
TP492.82.D78 B37x 1999

Height-O-Meters (Gr. 6-10)

U.C. Berkely, GEMS, 1996

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities
QB743 .S64x 1996

Global Warming & the Greenhouse Effect (Gr. 7-8)

U.C. Berkely, GEMS, 1990

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities
QC981.8.G56 G56x 1990

 

 

 

Everyday Math Grades 1-6; Vol. 1 & 2

McGraw-Hill, 2001-2002
University of Chicago School Mathematics Project--Gr. 1-6 textbook series

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities
QA135.5 .U55x 2001

Teaching Physics with Toys

Learning Triangle Press, 1995

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities
QC39.5 .T39x 1995

Inside Rain: Working with Precipiation Chemistry Data

National Science Teachers Association, 2000
(Includes 3 supplements)

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/P-12 Texts and Activities
TD195.42 .B37 2000

 

Videos

 

 

Title

Description

Call Number

Science Standards: Making Them Work for You (Set of 3)

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 1995
Programs illustrate how the National Science Education Standards and others can be translated into classroom practice: Vol. 1=Primary; Vol. 2=3rd & 4th; Vol. 3=5th & 6th

Curriclum--Math and Science Center/Videos
Q183.3.A1 S358x 1995 

Thinking Together: Collaborative Learning in Science

The Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning, Harvard University, 1992

Not Yet Available
LB1032 .T45x 1992 

Teaching Moments

Annenberg/CPB Math and Science Project, 1998
Take a close look at how teachers are developing algebraic thinking in their students, encouraging communication and collaboration in the classroom, looking at alternatives to textbooks, and encouraging young children to think about big ideas in mathematics

Not Yet Available
QA135.5 .T435x 1999 

Teaching High School Science (Set of 6)

 

Not Yet Available

1.  Introduction

 

 

2.  Thinking Like Scientists

 

 

3.  Chemical Reactions

 

 

4.  Investigating Crickets

 

 

5.  Exploring Mars

 

 

6.  The Physics of Optics

 

 

 

 

 

Minds of Our Own (Set of 3)
Can We Believe Our Eyes?
Lessons from Thin Air
Under Construction

Annenberg/CPB Math and Science Project/Private Universe Project, 1997
A look at why people can pass tests on basic science concepts but cannot apply the knowledge, and what teachers can do to address this problem

Curriclum--Math and Science Center/Videos
Q183.3.A1 M5x 1997

 

 

 

Private Universe Project in Science (Set of 10)

Annenberg/CPB Math and Science Project, 2002
Provides an interactive forum for teachers, administrators, and other interested adults to explore issues about teaching and learning science

Curriclum--Math and Science Center/Videos
Q181 .P753x 2002

1.  Astronomy: Eliciting Student Ideas

 

 

2.  Biology: Why are Some Ideas so Difficult?

 

 

3.  Physics:  Hands-On/Minds-On Learning

 

 

4.  Chemistry: A House with No Foundation

 

 

5.  Vision: Can We Believe our Own Eyes?

 

 

6.  Energy: Where Should we Start?

 

 

7.  Environmental Science: Taking a Risk

 

 

8.  Progressive Education: Finding Solutions that Work

 

 

9.  Constructivism: A Vision for the Future

 

 

10.  Private Universe Facilitator's Video

 

 

 

Teaching Math K-4 (Set of 24)

Annenberg/CPB Math and Science Project, 1995
Provides visual examples of standards-based teaching and learning for K through 4 mathematics teachers, teacher educators, and professional development leaders

Curriclum--Math and Science Center/Videos
QA135.5 .T3985x 1995

1. Introduction

 

 

2.  Number Sense and Numeration: Ants Go Marching, Place-Value Contents, and Math Buddies

 

 

3.  Number Sense and Numberation: Pumpkin Seeds, Animals in Yellowstone

 

 

4.  Concepts of Whole Number Operations: Cubes and Containers, Domino Math, Amazing Equations

 

 

5.  Concepts of Whole Number Operations: Marshmallows, What's the Price

 

 

6.  Whole Number Computation: Dino Math, Wheel Problem, Window Puzzle

 

 

7.  Whole Number Computation: Bean Sprouts, Choose a Method, This Small House

 

 

8.  Geometry and Spacial Sense: Thanksgiving Quilt, Shapes from Squares, Pattern Blocks

 

 

9.  Geometry and Spacial Sense: A Rocket Shape, Circumference/Diameter

 

 

10.  Measurement: Windows, Dinos, and Ants, Balloon Travel, How Long is a Minute?

 

 

11.  Measurement: Meter Cords, Pencil Box Staining

 

 

12.  Statistics & Probability: Lady Bugs, Bubble Gum Contest, Woodpecker Habitat

 

 

13.  Statistics & Probability: Dice Toss, Questioning Data

 

 

14.  Fractions & Decimals: Fraction Strips, Everyday Decimals, Arrays & Fractions

 

 

15.  Fractions & Decimals: Cookies to Share, Fractions with Geoboards

 

 

16. Patterns & Relationships: People Patterns, Story-based Centers, All Sorts of Buttons

 

 

17. Patterns & Relationships: Products and Sums, Valentine Exchange

 

 

18. Estimation: Beans, Beans, Beans, Cranberry Estimation, How Many People Will Fit?

 

 

19. Estimation: Buffalo Estimation, The White Pages

 

 

20. Problem Solving

 

 

21. Communication

 

 

22. Reasoning

 

 

23. Connections

 

 

24. Classroom Over Time, Problem Solvers Fall & Spring, Long-Term Projects

 

 

 

 

 

Teaching Math 5-8 (Set of 3)

Annenberg/CPB Math and Science Project, 1997

Curriclum--Math and Science Center/Videos
QA135.5 .T3986x 1997

1. Fraction Tracks, Hexomines

 

 

2. The Location, Building Viewpoints

 

 

3. The Largest Container, Building Rafts with Rods

 

 

 

 

 

Teaching Math 9-12 (Set of 10)

Annenberg/CPB Math and Science Project, 1996
Illustrations of both the content and process of mathematics instruction in 15 classrooms across the country: examples of the many ways teachers use the NCTM standards and how high school students respond. 

Curriclum--Math and Science Center/Videos
QA11 .T335x 1996

1. Introduction

 

 

2. Alice to the Moon, Exploring Functions, Group Test

 

 

3. Bungee Jump, Ferris Wheel, Staircase Problem

 

 

4.Properties of Parallelograms, Finding Proof, Exploring Congruence

 

 

5. Enveloping Functions, Calculator-based Lab, Taxi Cabs

 

 

6. Conjectures through Graphing, Fish Derby, Maximizing Profit

 

 

7. Problem Solving

 

 

8. Communication

 

 

9. Reasoning

 

 

10. Connections

 

 

 

 

 

Young Children Reinvent Arithmatic-First Graders Diving 62 by 5

 

 

Science Helper Video Series (8 Videos)

University of Florida, 1992

Curriclum--Math and Science Center/Videos
Q181 .S3743x 1996 

Intro to Force and Motion

 

 

Circular Motion

 

 

Opposing Forces

 

 

Machines

 

 

Pressure

 

 

Pedagogy

 

 

Administration

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fire!: An Event-based Science Module

Dale Seymour Press, 1997/2001
Uses the Yellowstone National Park fires of 1988, and the controversial issue of fire-suppression policy, as the focus of a five-week study of the ecological and chemical nature of fire

Curriclum--Math and Science Center/Videos
QH545.F5 W75x 1997

Fraud!: An Event-based Science Module

Dale Seymour Press, 1997/2001
Uses an interview with master art forger David Stein, and the story of the exquisite, Vermeer-like forgeries of Han van Meegeren to establish the context for a six week study of chemistry. The event-based approach encourages students to develop habits of mind common to scientists, and gives a self-differentiating structure in which every student can be challenged and suceed

Curriclum--Math and Science Center/Videos
QD35 .W75x 2001

Blight! An Event-based Science Module

Dale Seymour Press, 1997/2001
Uses the 1845 potato famine in Ireland, to establish the context for exploring concepts related to plants and plant diseases

Curriclum--Math and Science Center/Videos
SB733 .W75x 2001

Survive! An Event-based Science Module

Dale Seymour Press, 1997
Uses the discovery of deformed frogs in a small Minnesota pond as the focus of a six-week study of animals, animal diversity and adaptation

Curriclum--Math and Science Center/Videos
QH546 .W75x 1997

Exploring the Shape of Space-- Video/Book/CD Rom Set

From a book by Jeffrey Weeks
Publisher: Key Curriculum Press, 2001

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/Kits
QA611 .E975x 2001 

Reaching Standards Through Cooperative Learning: Providing for all Learners in General Education Classrooms: Science

National Professional Resources, 2000

Curriclum--Math and Science Center/Videos
LB1032 .R355x 2000 

 

 

 

 

Kits

 

 

Title

Description

Call Number

Rainbow Centimeter Cubes

NASCO Math 
Great for measuring and weighing. Each of the cubes weighs 1 gram. Ten bright colors

Not yet available

2-Color Counters

 

 

Dice Classroom Assortment

 

 

Plastic Square Color Tiles

NASCO Math 
These versatile plastic 1" color tiles are used to develop basic arithmetic skills by using the materials to model different math concepts

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/Kits
QA115 .P585x 2000 

Plastic Pattern Blocks

NASCO Math 
For use in teaching problem solving, logical thinking, and mathematical concepts

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/Kits
QA115 .P583x 2000 

Base 10/Volume Class Pack

World Class Learning Materials, Inc.
512 blocks in container

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/Kits
QA141.3 .B27x 2000z

5" Geoboards

Double-sided 5" square plastic geoboards have a 5 x 5 peg array on one side and a circular array on the other. Designed to help teach geometrical concepts

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/Kits
QA462 .G393x 2000 

Standard Tangram Bucket Set

NASCO Math, 1990
The plastic pieces are used to form various geometrical shapes to help students explore and discover various geometric properties

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/Kits
GV1507.T3 S73x 2000 

Classroom Pentominoes Set

NASCO Math 1994
These versatile plastic 1" color tiles are used to develop basic arithmetic skills by using the materials to model different math concepts

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/Kits
QA462 .C535x 1994 

Fraction Circles Set

 

 

Fraction Bars Starter Set

Scott Resources, 1991
Total program of manipulatives, activities, games, worksheets, performance objectives, tests and computer programs for teaching all fraction concepts

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/Kits
QA19.C8 B46x 1991

Prinicples and Standards for School Mathematics Outreach Kit

National Council of Teachers of Math, 2000
CD ROM, Video, guide, folders, presentation materials

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/Kits
QA13 .P7365x 2000 

Full Option Science System (FOSS) Measurement Module (2 Sets)

Lawrence Hall of Science

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/Kits
Q182.3.F675x2000 Gr. 3-4 vol. 8 
pts. 1&2

FOSS Variables Module

Lawrence Hall of Science

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/Kits
Q182.3.F675x2000 Gr. 5-6 vol. 8

Math Mat Challenge Game

Learning Resources, 2002
Features six different games and two skill levels to reinforce numbers, counting, addition and subtraction up to the number 20

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/Kits
QA115 .M38x 2002

Cuisenaire Rods Activity Set-Wood Rods

Learning Resources, 200?
Cuisenaire rods are manipulative aids for presenting math concepts in the elementary curriculum

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/Kits
QA19.C8 C85x 2000

Intermediate Idea Book for Cuisenaire Rods

Learning Resources, 2002
Uses Cuisenaire Rods to explore numbers and operations, measurement, algebra, geometry, data analysis and probability. The 85 learning experiences and 22 worksheet masters are appropriate for various skill-levels and based on NCTM Standards

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/Kits
QA19.C8 D56x 2002

Using Cuisenaire Rods-Patterns & Algebra

Learning Resources, 2002
Provides teaching strategies and reproducible resources needed to present major math concepts

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/Kits
QA19.C8 B47x 2002

Using Cuisenaire Rods-Probability And Statistics

Learning Resources, 2002

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/Kits
QA19.C8 F75x 2002

K-3 Overhead Manipulatives in Action

Learning Resources, 1992
Provides lessons and manipulatives to use on the overhead projector for mathematics demonstrations with concrete models

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/Kits
QA135.5 .K795x 1992

Tangrams in Action Book

Learning Resources, 1992

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/Kits
GV1507.T3 T36x 1992

Making Sense of Fractions Classpack

Learning Resources, 1995
Hands-on activities enhance understanding of fraction concepts, fraction comparisons, equivalence, and four operations

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/Kits
QA117 .M355x 1995 

Quick! Physical Science Lab Kit

Learning Resources, 2000
Explores motion, magnets, properties of water, states of matter, light and heat

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/Kits
Q182.3 .Q85x 2000

Geoboards in Action, K-3: Activity Kit

Learning Resources, 1992
6 plastic geoboards, 80 activity cards, 6 packages of rubber bands, 1 teacher's guide with blackline masters

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/Kits
QA462 .G395x 1992

Gems-Quadice Kit

Lawrence Hall of Science, 2000
In teams of three, students perform mental calculations, handle fractions with confidence, think strategically, and explore probability using a special set of four, easily made dice.

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/Kits
QA135.5 .Q33x 2000

Gems Math on the Menu

Lawrence Hall of Science, 2000
Uses real life situation of opening a restaurant to teach mathematical problem solving skills and concepts

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/Kits
QA135.5 .M38x 2000

 

 

 

Mira Math Activities for Elementary School: A New Dimention for Motivation and Understanding

The Mira Math Company--contains "Mira Tools"

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/Kits
QA135.5 .M538x 1973

Mira Math Activities for High School: A New Dimention for Motivation and Understanding

The Mira Math Company--contains "Mira Tools"

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/KitsQA11 .M535x 1973

Exploring the Shape of Space--Video/Book/CD Rom Set

From a book by Jeffrey Weeks
Publisher: Key Curriculum Press, 2001

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/Kits
QA611 .E975x 2001 

 

 

 

CD Roms

 

 

Title

Description

Call Number

Kaleido Mania!: Interactive Symmetry

Key Curriculum Press, 1999

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/CDROMS
Q172.5.S95 K355x 1999 

Geometers Sketch Pad

 

Not Yet Available

Getit: Geoscience Education through Interactive Technology

The Learning Team, 2000
Earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, and plate tectonics are all subjects that deal with energy transfer. GETIT uses these catastrophic events to teach the fundamentals of the Earth's dynamism

Not Yet Available
QE501 .G485x 2000 

Earth View Explorer

Presents the Earth View Explorer project at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory at Columbia University in Palisades, New York. Includes an interactive regional map of the United States that displays information about recent earthquakes. Provides a global map of seismic stations. Features several activities designed to increase awareness of earthquakes

Not Yet Available
QE534.3 .E27x 2002 

Exploring The Shape of Space-- Video/Book/CD Rom Set

From a book by Jeffrey Weeks
Publisher: Key Curriculum Press, 2001

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/Kits
QA611 .E975x 2001 

CPU: Constructing Physics Understanding

The Learning Team, 2000
Simulation software that allows students to conduct virtual-lab experiments using simulators and curriculum units.

Curriculum--Math & Science Center/CDROMS
QC33 .C855x 2000