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Perspective on Creativity in the Classroom Report on Lesson Study Conference My Masters' thesis, Student Questions -- Foundation for Inquiry. Assessment to Serve our Students Inquiry at the Exploratorium Collaborative Research: Frustrated by Isolation? Collaborate! Ill-served by Inservice: A Critique of "Professional Development" Teacher Research Defined, by Sharon Parsons Networks; an Online Journal for Teacher Research -- New! Lesson Study in Japan - US Science Education Action Research/Teacher as Researcher links page. University Research Expeditions: Join scientific expeditions and Explore the World -- Fantastic opportunities! Guide to Girl's Science Clubs Released Chabot Space & Science Center (Oakland, CA) is pleased to announce the release of Girls FIRST: A Guide to Starting Science Clubs for Girls  by Linda Kekelis and Etta Heber.   This resource guide is for teachers, parents and anyone interested in encouraging girls in science.  Girls FIRST is based upon a project funded by the National Science Foundation, entitled FIRST (Female Involvement in Real Science and Technology).  Topics include step-by-step directions for hosting a science club, resources and ideas to encourage girls in science, and ideas for role models and field trips.  To order a copy, visit www.chabotspace.org/visit/programs/first.asp  or call (510) 336-7382. Inquiry Dialogue/Multilogue Exploring Effective Science Inquiry Instruction This is a record of an ongoing dialogue I conducted between 1997 and 1998, chronicling my investigation into an inquiry approach to science instruction. This dialogue contributed important insights to my thesis, posted above. Thanks to all who contributed! Dry Ice Investigation -- In Progress -- Posted Jan. 7, 1998 What role do student questions play in Inquiry? Dec. 1 - 4 Summary of Work this Fall, Nov. 26 Trials and Tribulations with Kits Nov. 6 - 7 Bathroom Hygeine Inquiry Oct. 25 .... Investigation Kits Launched! Oct. 18... Inquiry in Brazil? Week Three Report: Sep. 27 to... Diffusion Inquiry: Sep 11 Student Rights?: September 4 - 7 Setting New Goals: Inquiry Into Empowerment Aug. 1 to .... Norm Brooks and the Oakland Arthropods Who Wants Inquiry? June 23 to .July 10 Defining Our Goals: June 7 to 12 Initiating Dialogue: May 5 to June 6 Multilogue: Your comments posted here Oakland Unified School District