Finson, K.D., & Fitch. T. (1993). A study of the status of science education in Illinois schools (K-6) 1993. Monograph for the Illinois State Board of Education. Illinois State University, Normal, IL.
This monograph was a report on a year-long study of public schools in the state of Illinois that had been specially funded by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) to enhance their science programs. The report included information about the state of inquiry science instruction in the schools, resources available to those schools, teacher and school demographics, and other statistical information relevant to ongoing science education reform efforts within the state. This monograph was first year study commissioned by the ISBE.
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Finson, K.D., & Beaver, J.B. (1994). A study of the status of science education in Illinois scientific literacy target schools, K-6, 1994. Monograph for the Illinois State Board of Education. Western Illinois University: Macomb, IL.
This monograph was a report on a year-long study of public schools in the state of Illinois that had been specially funded by the Illinois State Board of Education to enhance their science programs. The report included information about the state of inquiry science instruction in the schools, resources available to those schools, teacher and school demographics, and other statistical information relevant to ongoing science education reform efforts within the state. This monograph was a second year follow-up to one completed the prior year.
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Finson, K.D. (Ed.). (1991, Fall). Corn and the environment. Bloomington, IL: Illinois Corn Board, Illinois Corn Growers Association, Illinois State Board of Education.
Every few years, the Illinois Corn Board of the Illinois Corn Growers Association commissions a monograph, or informational booklet, about corn. The booklets are specifically designed for middle school and secondary school use, in both agricultural and science classes. In 1990, the booklet targeted how corn grows, how it is grown in the state, and how it is used. The booklet included suggested research and class activities that teachers could utilize in teaching about corn.
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Beaver, J.B., & Finson, K.D. (Eds.). (1991, Fall). Woodland savanna field experiences. Macomb, IL: Western Illinois University.
This monograph was an environmentally-focused piece examining woodlands and savannas in the state of Illinois. The monograph included information about those areas as well as inquiry activities students could do in the field to learn more about those environments and habitats. The book is useful beyond Illinois wherever woodlands and savannas are located.
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Beaver, J.B., & Finson, K.D. (Eds.) (1991, Fall). Pond field experiences. Macomb, IL: Western Illinois University.
This monograph was an environmentally-focused piece examining ponds in the state of Illinois. The monograph included information about those areas as well as inquiry activities students could do in the field to learn more about those environments and habitats. The book is useful beyond Illinois wherever ponds are located.
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