Resources for Science Teachers
Did you know that the Science & Technology department at the North York Central Library has a Science Fair collection? This collection contains books with projects and experiments. It also contains research methods and technical writing handbooks. But a little known fact is it also contains some valuable resources for science teachers.
Here are a few journals that science teachers may find useful:
- Published by the National Association of Biology Teachers
- A peer-reviewed journal designed to support the teaching of K-16 biology and life science
- Contains teaching strategies for the classroom and laboratory, field activities, book reviews, classroom technology products and professional development resources
- This journal can also be accessed online
- Published by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
- A peer-reviewed journal devoted to improving mathematics instruction for grades 8-14 and supporting teacher education programs
- Contains classroom activities, lesson ideas, teaching strategies, math problems, classroom technology tips and book reviews
- This journal can also be accessed online
- Published by the American Association of Physics Teachers
- A peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the strengthening of the teaching of introductory physics at all levels
- Contains articles on the teaching of physics, innovative physics demonstrations, ideas for presenting difficult concepts more clearly, suggestions for implementing newer technology into teaching, historical insights, and book and film reviews
- Published by the National Science Teachers Association
- A peer-reviewed journal for high school science teachers
- Contains the latest science news, teaching strategies, resources, activity recommendations, and book and technology reviews
- This journal can also be accessed online
In addition to journals, there are also books that may be helpful:
This is just a glimpse of what we have at the Science & Technology department. Come and visit us for resources that may be useful to you. We can’t wait to see you!
2 thoughts on “Resources for Science Teachers”
Good post! Just want to add: the “Science in Context” database contains experiments and teacher resources which are correlated to the Ontario curriculum for grades 6-12.
Claudia, thanks for the reminder! I was so focused on materials in our Science Fair collection that I forgot to mention our databases.
Science in Context is a great database for students and teachers and can be accessed here: http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEDB0151&R=EDB0151