Dennis Schatz – författare

There has been, and continues to be, an explosion of interest in developing new small science centers that is changing the world of museums. This handbook is designed to be a one-stop source for future and current centers, and anyone interested in the important roles these institutions play in their communities. With articles—all written by leaders in field—covering everything from administration, staffing, finance, marketing, exhibit design, and beyond, this comprehensive resource will be essential reading for institutions that are operating successfully, struggling to survive, and those planning major expansions.

The Tyrannosaurus rex has long been hailed as the king of the dinosaurs, but what do scientists really know about this prehistoric creature? Inside Out T-Rex shows you all the clues we’ve gathered!Inside Out T-Rex offers clues to understanding the most compelling and mysterious dinosaur of them all. Loaded with awesome illustrations and captivating text, a die-cut model within the book’s pages will take you inside T. rex’s body to reveal, layer by layer, how these giant beasts lived more than 65 million years ago.You won’t need a time machine to see this giant, fearsome predator in amazing detail! Each page of Inside Out T-Rex will bring you even deeper into the world of the Tyrannosaurus rex. Explore all your questions about this incredible creature, including:   What were those tiny arms used for? How fast did T. rex run? Did T. rex lay eggs? Was T. rex smart? How strong was T. rex’s bite? You will be amazed by how its specialized anatomy, from its razor-sharp teeth, to its massive size, to its squishy insides established it as the top of the prehistoric food chain.

This fascinating 3-D presentation provides the reader with an in-depth, hands-on exploration of an awe-inspiring T. rex.In Uncover a T.Rex, a fascinating three-dimensional presentation allows in-depth, hands-on exploration of the most fearsome dinosaur that ever prowled the earth. This unique ';model' can be deconstructed and rebuilt layer by layer, system by system, just by turning the page, so the reader can see how each part of the T. rex's body is connected to the others. By combining a 3-D model with informative text and pictures, Uncover a T.Rex helps children understand how dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes ruled the prehistoric world for millions of years.

Solar Science offers more than three dozen hands-on, inquiry-based activities on many fascinating aspects of solar astronomy. The activities cover the Sun’s motions, space weather caused by the Sun, the measurement of time and seasons in our daily lives, and much more.The authors are award-winning experts in both astronomy and science education, so they know just how to encourage students to work like scientists by asking questions, doing experiments, comparing notes, and refining and reporting results. They also know you have to make the most of every instructional minute. The book contains plenty of ideas for related writing projects; grade-appropriate math examples; and connections to music, art, fiction, and history. It’s also aligned with the three-dimensional learning encouraged by the Next Generation Science Standards and connects to the Common Core State Standards.Solar Science is ideal for teachers, informal science educators, youth group leaders, curriculum specialists, and teacher trainers. You can use these versatile activities one at a time, as the basis of a stand-alone unit on the Sun, or as a comprehensive curriculum. You get to determine the best way for your students to learn a lot while having fun with the Sun.