You’ve probably noticed the disconnect: computer-based technologies have revolutionized the process of scientific research, yet computers remain curiously underutilized in many science classrooms. Now you can tap into the power of technology to support and enhance high school science curricula—and motivate your students.

This engaging addition to ISTE’s NETS•S Curriculum Series shows you how to move instruction away from rote memorization of facts and cookbook-style “experiments.” The technology-infused lessons in this volume promote the kind of conceptual understanding and inquiry that drives real-world science. Drawing on extensive experience revolutionizing their own science classrooms, the authors show teachers how to employ computer simulation and visualization tools to promote student learning. Sample topics include cell division, virtual dissection, earthquake modeling, and the Doppler Effect.

FEATURES

• 16 multi-week units keyed to the NETS•S and the National Science Education Standards
• Interdisciplinary links, teaching tips, lesson extenders, and assessment rubrics for each unit
• Introductory essays on technology integration, project-based learning, and assessment

Check out the online supplement for this book!