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This list includes books and other resources (organizations, newsletters, periodicals, curricula and curriculum supplements, and other references) that may be useful for lessons integrating science and the arts in the classroom.

If you would like more information about any of the references included in this bibliography, contact the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) Sea Grant Program, 193 Oyster Pond Road, MS#2, Woods Hole, MA 02543, (508-289-2665 or seagrant@whoi.edu).

Books

This list is constantly growing! Most titles can be ordered through local booksellers or amazon.com.

Butzow, Carol M. and John W. Butzow. Science Through Children's Literature: An Integrated Approach. Englewood, CA: Teacher Ideas Press/Libraries Unlimited. 1989, 240 pp.

Cerullo, Mary M. Reading the Environment: Children's Literature in the Science Classroom. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann. 1997, 152 pp.

Doris, Ellen. Doing What Scientists Do: Children Learn to Investigate their World. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann. 1991, 194 pp.

Feldman, Jean R. Science Surprises. W. Nyack, NY: The Center for Applied Research in Education. 1995, 322 pp.

National Research Council. Every Child a Scientist: Achieving Scientific Literacy for All. Washington, DC: National Academy Press. 1998, 26 pp.

National Science Resources Center, National Academy of Sciences, Smithsonian Institution. Science For All Children: A Guide to Improving Science Education in Your School District. Washington, DC: National Academy Press. 1997, 226 pp.

National Science Resources Center, National Academy of Sciences, Smithsonian Institution. Resources for Teaching Elementary School Science. Washington, DC: National Academy Press. 1996, 294 pp.

Rose, M'Liss Moore. Integrating Science and Language Arts: A Guide for the Practitioner. M.A. Report, University of Texas at Austin. 1996, 121 pp.

Saul, Wendy and Sybille A. Jagusch (Eds.). Vital Connections: Children, Science and Books. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann. 1992, 165 pp.

Scott, Johanna (Ed.). Science and Language Links: Classroom Implications. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann. 1993, 91 pp.

Staton, Hilarie and Tara McCarthy. Science & Stories (K-3). 1994, 130 pp.
Tierney, Bob. How to Write to Learn Science. National Science Teachers Association. 1996, 24 pp.

Tolley, Kimberley. The Art and Science Connection: Hands-On Activities for Students. White Plains, NY: Dale Seymour Publications. 1993, 160 pp.

Other Resources

Connect, a newsletter published by the Teachers' Laboratory. 5 issues/year ($20/year), grades K-6, Teachers' Laboratory, P.O. Box 6480, Brattleboro, VT 05302-6480, (802-488-2665).

Dragonfly magazine, 5 issues/year plus summer supplement ($14.95/year), grades 3-6, National Science Teachers Association (800-722-NSTA; membership@nsta.org).

Falmouth Council for the Arts, c/o Town Hall, Falmouth, MA 02540.

"Ideas and Inventions," (Published by Delta Education), grades 3, 4. Click here for complete details and ordering information. FOSS also offers an online support web site for the Ideas and Inventions module.

"Integrating the Humanities into Marine Science Education." Prepared by Wm. Ray Heitzmann, Ph.D., Villanova University, Villanova, PA 19085, for the August 1999 National Marine Educators Association conference.

Marine Science Careers: A Sea Grant Guide to Ocean Opportunities, Durham, NH: University of New Hampshire Press. 2000, 33 pp. Click here to visit the online version of the guide. For more information, contact Woods HoleSea Grant at (508) 289-2665 or seagrant@whoi.edu.

Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency whose goal is "to promote excellence, access, education, and diversity in the arts, humanities, and interpretive science in order to improve the quality of life for all Massachusetts residents and to contribute to the economic vitality of our communities." Producers of the Cultural Resources Directory and supporters of the PASS Program and the Event and Residency Program. MCC, 120 Boylston St., 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02116-4600, (800-232-0960).

Nature's Course, the newsletter of The Center for Children's Environmental Literature, 4 issues/year ($12 for newsletter only), CCEL, P.O. Box 5995, Washington, DC 20016.

"Once Upon a GEMS Guide: Connecting Young People's Literature to Great Explorations in Math and Science," Berkeley, CA: Lawrence Hall of Science. 1993. Teacher Resource.

Science Activities magazine, 4 issues per year ($35/year for individuals; $64/year for organizations), published by Heldref Publications, 1319 18th St., NW, Washington, DC 20036 (800-365-9753).

Science and Children magazine, 8 issues per year (available with NSTA membership only), K-8, National Science Teachers Association (800-722-NSTA; membership@nsta.org).

Science Books & Films, a periodical of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), 9 issue/year ($40/year), pre-K, K-6. AAAS, Education Dept., 1333 H St., N.W., Washington, DC 20005, (202-326-6605).

Science Weekly, a periodical for students in grades K-6. 16 issues/year ($9.95/year/student for 19 or less; $4.95/year/student for 20 or more). Science Weekly, Inc., Subscription Dept., P.O. Box 70638, Chevy Chase, MD 20813, (800-493-3559).

"The Voyage of the Mimi: Language Arts Resource Guide. Bank Street College Project in Science and Mathematics." Laurie Weisman. Scotts Valley, CA: Wings for Learning. 1990. Teacher Resource.

Virtual Field Trips. Gail and Garry Cooper. A publication designed to help you use the Internet in your classroom. Englewood, CA: Libraries Unlimited, Inc./Teacher Ideas Press. 1997, 168 pp.