Exploring science in the library : resources and activities for young people

Description

"The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world's largest federation of scientific and engineering societies and the publisher of the review journal Science Books & Films, strives for national improvements in science literacy and reform. This work continues their original efforts in reform issues and practical hands-on training in the classroom, but it is aimed towards school media specialists and youth services librarians." "Here you will find the tools to help you in curriculum collaborations with teachers, including hands-on, supplemental activities for science instruction in the library; Web references that develop science literacy; a guide to selecting the best science books for children; information on fund-raising, projects, and grant writing; and an annotated bibliography of science tradebooks." "Written and compiled by experts in the field, this is a comprehensive approach for librarians actively involved in science, mathematics, and technology learning."--Jacket.  Read more... Foreword / Shirley Malcom -- Science, Mathematics, and Technology (SMT) Education Reform / Jerry Bell -- Selecting Science Books for Children / Maria Sosa -- Meeting the Content Standards with K-8 Science Tradebooks / Terrence E. Young, Colleen Salley -- Selecting Excellent Science Media / Tracy Gath -- Using the Internet to Develop Science Literacy / Maria Sosa -- Inquiry-Based Learning in the Library / Maria Sosa -- Fund-Raising for Science Activities in the Library / Maria Sosa -- Partnerships to Promote Science Activities in the Library / Maria Sosa -- Science Project Ideas for Libraries and School Media Centers / Mary Chobot, Barbara Holton, Maria Sosa -- About the AAAS Science Library Institute.