Science Education
Resource Center
SERC@UNI.edu
Middle School Science Resources
Science Ed. Resource Center
McCollum Science Hall 160
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0296
Science Education Resource Center
Middle School/Junior High Science Resources
All materials may be checked out by emailing the SERC at: serc@uni.edu
PRINTED MATERIALS
Teaching-Pedagogy
American Association for the Advancement of Science. (1997). Resources for Science
Literacy. New York: Oxford University Press.
Baker & Piburn. (1997). Constructing Science in Middle and Secondary School
Classrooms. Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon Publishing.
Bybee, R. (1995). Redesigning the Science Curriculum. A Report on the Implications of
Standards and Benchmarks for Science Education. Colorado Springs: BSCS.
Chiappetta, E., Koballa, T. & Collette, A. (1994). Science Instruction in the Middle and
Secondary Schools. 2nd Ed. Merrill Publisher.
Daniels, H. & Zemelman, S. (2004). Subjects Matter: Every Teacher’s Guide to ContentArea Reading. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann
National Research Council. (2001). Classroom Assessment and the NSES. Washington,
D.C: National Academy Press.
National Research Council. (2000). How People Learn. Washington, D.C. National
Academics Press.
National Research Council. (2005). How Students Learn. Washington, D.C. National
Academics Press.
National Research Council. (2000). Inquiry and the NSES. Washington, D.C: National
Academy Press.
National Research Council (2004). NSTA Pathways to the Science Standards Middle
School Edition. 2nd ed. (1998).
National Research Council. (1999). Selecting Instructional Materials. Washington, D.C:
National Academy Press.
Yager, R. (Ed.) (2005). Exemplary Science: Best Practices in Professional Development.
Arlington, VA: NSTA Press.
Science Education Reform
AAAS. (2001). Atlas of Scientific Literacy. Washington, DC.
Aldridge, B. (Ed.). (1996). Scope, Sequence, and Coordination: A Framework for High
School Science Education, Arlington, VA: NSTA.
American Association for the Advancement of Science, Project 2061. (1993).
Benchmarks for Science Literacy. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
National Research Council. (1999). Designing Mathematics or Science Curriculum
Programs. Washington, D.C: National Academy Press.
National Research Council. (1996). National Science Education Standards. Washington,
D.C: National Academy Press.
Activity Books
Bosak, Susan V. (2000). Science Is... Scholastic Canada Ltd.
Ingram, Mrill. (1993). Bottle Biology: An Idea Book for Exploring the World Through
Soda Bottles and Other Recyclable Materials. Kendall-Hunt Publishing Co.
Liem, Tik. (1987). Invitations to Science Inquiry. 2nd. ed. Chino Hills, CA: Science
Inquiry Enterprises.
Seismic Sleuths for Grades 7-12. (1994). The American Geophysical Union.
Teaching Chemistry with Toys: Activities Grades K-9. (1995). McGraw-Hill.
Taylor, Poth, & Portman. (1995). Teaching Physics with Toys: Activities for Grades K-9.
Middletown, OH: Learning Triangles Press, An Imprint of McGraw-Hill
Williams, P. (1995). Exploring With Wisconsin Fast Plants. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt
Publishing Co.
Wisconsin Fast Plants Manual. (1989). Burlington, NC: Carolina Biological Supply
Company.
Middle School/Junior High Level Textbooks
BSCS (Biological Science Curriculum Study). (3rd edition, 2005).
Investigating Physical Systems
Investigating Life Systems
Investigating Earth Systems
(Teacher & Student Texts, Teacher’s Resource Book, Kits)
Science Explorer (Prentice Hall Science. (2002).
Unit Texts, Teachers Editions, Teacher’s Resources & Integrated Science Laboratory
Manuals
Life Science
Physical Science
Bacteria to Plants
Chemical Building Blocks
Animals
Chemical Interactions
Cells and Heredity
Motion, Forces and Energy
Human Biology and Health
Electricity and Magnetism
Environmental
Sound and Light
Earth Science
Inside Earth
Earth’s Changing Surface
Earth’s Waters
Weather and Climate
Astronomy
Glencoe Science (single text and modular)
Earth Science (with National Geographic Society). (2002).
Physical Science (with National Geographic Society). (2002).
Life Science (with National Geographic Society). (2002).
(teacher editions, student editions, ancillaries)
Science Level Red. (2003).
Science Level Blue. (2003).
Science: An Intro to Physical Science. (2003).
(teacher editions only)
Science Plus Integrated Science (Holt, Rinehart and Winston)
Levels Red, Blue, and Green.
Annotated Teacher Editions (2002).
Holt Science and Technology (Holt, Rinehart and Winston)
Unit Texts (Student and Teacher Editions). (2003).
Teaching Resources & Skills Workbook (Student and Teacher Editions).
Teaching Ancillaries
Holt Science & Technology
Assessment Item Listing Introduction to
Matter
Science Fair Guide
Assessments, Lab Activities, Teacher
Resources, Introduction to Matter
Science Tutor (CD-ROM)
Life Science
Micro-organisms, Fungi and Plants
Animals
Cells, Heredity and Classification
Human Body Systems and Health
Environmental Science
Earth Science
Inside Restless Earth
Earth’s Changing Surface
Water on Earth
Weather and Climate
Astronomy
Science In the News! Critical Thinking
Worksheets CNN Presents: Eye On the
Environment (Video)
Technology Sampler (CD-ROMs)
Anthology of Science
Readings in the Content Area
Physical Science
Interactions of Matter
Forces, Motion and Energy
Electricity and Magnetism
Sound and Light
Introduction to Matter
Holt Science Spectrum Physical Science. (2004).
Additional Earth Science
CPO Science: Earth & Space Science. (Cambridge Physics Outlet 2002).
Modern Earth Science. (Glencoe-McGraw Hill 2002).
Modern Earth Science. (Holt, Rinehart, Winston 2002).
Inquiry Texts
NSRC: National Science Resources Center (Smithsonian)
Teacher’s Guides, Student Guides and Resource Books
Catastrophic Events (2000)
Light (2002)
Earth in Space (2003)
Organisms-From Macro to Micro (2003)
Electrical Energy and Circuit Design (2002)
Properties of Matter (2000)
Energy, Machines, and Motion (2000)
Inquiry Curriculum
It’s About Time. (Herff Hones Education Division).
Interactions in Physical Science. (2006).
Text, Student Workbook, Teacher’s Education (Vol 1-3).
Integrated Coordinated Science. (2004).
Teachers’ Education Units 1-4b.
Earth Comm:
Earth System Evolution.
Earth’s Dynamic Geophere.
Earth’s Fluid Spheres.
Investigating Earth System. (2001).
Modular – Teachers Guides and Student Readers.
Active Physical Science. (2005).
Text and Teachers Guides (vol. 1-3)
SEPUP: Science Education for Public Understanding Program.
Student Textbooks and Teacher’s Guides (Volumes 1 & 2).
Issues, Evidence And You. (2003).
Science & Life Issues. (2001).
Science and Sustainability. (2001).
Premiere: Science for Middle Schools. (Frey Scientific 2002).
Teacher’s Guides
Earth-The Water Planet
Forces & Motion
Structure & Changes of Matter
ACTIVITY GUIDES
OBIS (Outdoor Biology Instructional Strategies)
The program consists of 93 activities, which are grouped into 27 modules. Call/email SERC
for 93 activities.
Adaptations
Animal Behavior
Aquatic Animal Behavior
Backyard
Bio-Crafts
Breakwaters & Bays
Campsite
Child's Play
Desert
Forest
For Eight- to Eleven-Year-Olds
For Large Groups
For Small Groups and Families
Lawn/Pond Guides
Games & Simulations
Human Impact
Lawns & Fields
Neighborhood Woods
Nighttime
Outdoor Study Techniques
Pavement & Parks
Ponds & Lakes
Schoolyard
Seashore
Streams & Rivers
Trail
Wintertime
Outdoor Biology Instructional Strategies
Lawrence Hall of Science
University of California Berkeley, CA 94720
http://www.lhs.berkeley.edu/OBIS/OBISpubs.html
GEMS – Great Explorations in Math and Science : Upper Elementary-Middle
Acid Rain (6-9)
Life through Time (5-9)
Animals in Action (5-9)
Mapping Animal Movement(6-9)
Bubble-ology (3-9)
Mapping Fish Habitats (6-9)
Chemical Reactions (4-9)
Messages from Space )5-9)
Color Analyzers (5-9)
Microscopic Explorations (4-9)
Convection: A Current Event (6-9)
Moons of Jupiter
Crime Lab Chemistry (2-9)
More than Magnifiers (6-9)
Discovering Density(6-9)
Mystery Festival (1-9)
Dry Ice Investigations (5-9)
Ocean Currents (5-9)
Earth, Moon & Stars (5-9)
Of Cabbage & Chemistry (4-9)
Earth Worms (6-9)
Only One Ocean (5-9)
Environmental Detective (5-9)
Oobleck (K-8)
Experimenting with Model Rockets (6-9)
Paper Towel Testing (5-9)
Fingerprinting (K-8)
Plate Tectonics (6-9)
Global Warming (7-9)
Real Reasons for Seasons (6-8)
Height-O-Meters (6-9)
River Cutters (6-9)
Hot Water & Warm Homes
Schoolyard Ecology (3-8)
Invisible Universe (6-8)
Stories in Stone (4-9)
Learning about Learning (5-9)
Vitamin C Testing (4-9)
GEMS Address:
GEMS (Great Explorations in Math & Science)
Lawrence Hall of Science
Berkeley, CA 94720
http://lhsgems.org/GEMS.html
http://www.lhsgems.org/gems.html
KITS / MODULES
Middle School Full Option Science Kits. (Delta Education, Inc.)(2003).
Chemical Interactions (Boxes 1-5)
Human Brain & Senses (Boxes 1-4)
Diversity of Life (Boxes 1-2 + Support)
Planetary Science (Boxes 1-3)
Earth History (Boxes 1-4)
Populations & Ecosystems (Boxes 1-3)
Electronics (Boxes 1-2)
Weather & Water (Boxes 1-3)
Force & Motion (Boxes 1-4)
http://www.delta-education.com/science/foss/index.shtml
Delta Science Modules (Delta Education, Inc.). (2003).
Chemical Interactions (grade 6)
Pollution (grade 5)
DNA from Genes to Proteins (grade 6)
Rocks and Minerals (grade 5)
Earth Processes (grade 6)
Solar Energy (grade 5)
Electromagnetism (grade 5)
Weather Forecasting (grade 5)
If Shipwrecks Could Talk (grade 6)
You and Your Body (grade 5)
Newton’s Toy Box (grade 6)
LABORATORY MATERIALS / EQUIPMENT (available on loan to teachers)
• Flashlights (Classroom set of 27)
• Safety Goggles (Classroom set of 30)
• Human Eye (plastic model)
• Human Skeleton (plastic model)
• Dissolved O 2 Meter
• Van de Graf Generator
• QX3+ Computer Microscopes (student scopes and software) (5 scopes)
Vernier Support
Earth Science with Calculators (2002)
Earth Science with Computers (2003)
Probeware (Pasco, Vernier) (available on loan to teachers)
*all include all necessary accessories
Basic Optics Materials
Exercise Heart Rare Monitor
Spectrophotometer
ULI Microphone
Basic Electrostatics System
Light Sensor
Science Workshop (Sensors: light, rotary
Low-G Accelerometer
motion, infrared, and high SENS light)
CO 2 Sensor, Dissolved O 2 Probe and Gas
Magnetic Field Sensor
Pressure Sensor
Motion Detector, Turbidity Sensor,
Relative Humidity Sensor
Colorimeter, pH Sensor
Conductivity Probe
Temperature Probes (extra-long &
stainless steel)
Dual-Range Force Sensor
Thermocouple
EKG Sensor
Water Depth Sensor