New Guide to Using Science Notebooks in Elementary Classrooms Published by NSTA Press

ARLINGTON, Va., April 7, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Using Science Notebooks in Elementary Classrooms is the "must-have" resource for the development of reading and reasoning skills in the primary grades. Learning science involves both the process of thinking and the ability to communicate those thoughts, and one of the most effective ways of building these skills is through the use of science notebooks.

Michael Klentschy's book is designed for teachers who are beginning to use or would like to extend their use of notebooks in the classroom. Research-based best practices such as scaffolds, sentence starters, and writing prompts are clearly explained and illustrated. Examples of student work are included to provide insight for better instructional strategies. A discussion of the needs of English language learners and how notebooking helps increase language fluency and writing proficiency will be of particular interest to many teachers. And research-based practices show the use of science notebooks to be an effective assessment tool.

Klentschy makes the case for using science notebooks strategically - promoting hands-on observing, recording, and reflecting - and his book demonstrates how best to do so.

About the Authors

Michael P. Klentschy is currently a faculty member in the College of Education at San Diego State University, Imperial Valley Campus. He served as superintendent of the El Centro School District in El Centro, California, for 14 years. He has also served in teaching and administrative positions in the Los Angeles Unified School District since the mid-1960s. Among other honors, the National Science Education Leadership Association (NSELA) named him 2005 Administrator of the Year.

You can browse sample pages of this new book free at the NSTA Science Store website at http://nsta.org/store.

For additional information or to purchase Using Science Notebooks in Elementary Classrooms, and other books from NSTA Press, visit the NSTA Science Store at www.nsta.org/store . To order by phone, call 800-277-5300 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET weekdays. Outside the United States and Canada, call 301-638-0200. The 126-page book is priced at $23.94 and discount-priced for NSTA members at $19.16. Take advantage of a 10% discount on both prices through April 30 (Stock # PB209X, ISBN # 978-1-93353-103-8).

The Arlington, Va.-based National Science Teachers Association is the largest professional organization in the world promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all. NSTA's current membership includes more than 55,000 science teachers, science supervisors, administrators, scientists, business and industry representatives, and others involved in science education.

NSTA Press produces 15-20 new books each year. Focused on the PreK-college market and specifically aimed at teachers of science, NSTA Press titles offer a unique blend of accurate scientific content and sound teaching strategies.

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