Hands-On General Science Activities With Real-Life Applications Ready-to-Use Labs, Projects, and Activities for Grades 5-12

by Walker, Pam; Wood, Elaine

• ISBN13: 9780787997632
• ISBN10: 0787997633
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-04-21
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Summary

In this second edition of Hands-On General Science Activities with Real Life Applications, Pam Walker and Elaine Wood have completely revised and updated their must-have resource for science teachers of grades 5-12. The book offers a dynamic collection of classroom-ready lessons, projects, and lab activities that encourage students to integrate basic science concepts and skills into everyday life.

Author Biography

Pam Walker, a teacher at Alexander High School in Douglasville, Georgia, has been in the science classroom since 1981. In 2007, Pam Walker was named the Georgia Teacher of the Year.

Elaine Wood teaches at Chapel Hill High School in Douglasville, Georgia.

Pam and Elaine are co-authors of dozens of science teacher resource books including Crime Scene Investigations, Real-Life Science Activities for Elementary Grades, Crime Scene Investigations, Real-Life Science Labs for Grades 6–12, and Science Sleuths, all from Jossey-Bass.

Table of Contents

List of Tables, Figures, and Exhibits

Foreword

Preface

The Background

Training Today

Podcasting for Training

Legal Issues to Consider When Creating Podcasts

Hardware and Software Requirements for Podcasting

Developing and Distributing Training Podcasts

Overview of the Podcast Development Process

Define and Measure: The Concept Stage

Analyze and Design: The Pre-Production Stage

The Production Stage

The Post-Production Stage

The Distribution Stage. Appendixes

Windows Podcasting Software

Macintosh Podcast Software

Audio Recording Software

A Podcaster's Glossary

Turning Presentations into Podcasts

Helpful Podcasting Resources

Index

About the Author

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