The short articles collected here by the National Science Teachers Association offer insights for K-12 science instructors on activities that extend beyond the curriculum--and walls--of the classroom. The 32 articles were previously published in the journals Science and Children and Science Scope and are organized under the topics of: projects and challenges, the use of sites around the school for learning application, clubs and expositions, take-home projects and family science events, and fieldtrips to informal institutions. Some articles offer general advice while others lay out a specific project, such as a geometric scavenger hunt, cemeteries as science labs, family science night, and a lesson at Yellowstone, among others. Some typos are present in the preface. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
