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The Mathematics and Science Resource Centers
are stocked with a variety of supplies and equipment such as calculators,
manipulatives, microscopes, probes, dissecting kits, landforms, barometers,
electricity kits, fraction bars, centrifuges, clays etc. that are available
for short term loan to classroom teachers. The Centers are located at
Northwestern High School, Room A204 (all grade levels) and
Loving Elementary School (elementary only).
To view the online catalog click on: www.detroitk12.org
then go to:
Administrative Offices » Division of Educational Services »
DUSP » Mathematics and Science Centers. Please call 596 - 0171
to place your order.
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Tops Learning Systems offers
free downloads of science activities. Go to: www.topscience.org
The Third International Mathematics
and Science Study (TIMSS) provides an overwhelming amount of
data on teaching and learning mathematics and science in more
than forty countries, including the United States. Complete
information about TIMSS is available through the Eisenhower
National Clearinghouse for Mathematics and Science Education
(ENC) web project,
Teacher Change: Improving K-12 Mathematics. Go to: http://change.enc.org
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Virtual Manipulatives: New Tools for Hands-On
Math - Go online to experience the power of virtual manipulatives to
demonstrate mathematics concepts in ways not possible with physical
objects:
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CELLS ALIVE
Cell images are indispensable tools for science teaching, here's
the place to find them. Visit this site and find a free online,
award-winning library of virtual cells. With an extraordinary
collection of color images, 3-D models, and time-lapse photographs,
Cells Alive is the perfect resource for teachers and students
alike. In addition to the images, there are accompanying articles,
quizzes, glossaries, and additional links. Even non-scientists
will be fascinated by the time-lapse photography chronicling the
growth of cancers and bacteria cells. Check it out at: http://www.cellsalive.com
Adapted From Discover - A Newsletter
of the Northwestern High School Science Library by Paul Bielich,
Librarian
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