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The Three-Minute Classroom Walk-Through: Changing School Supervisory Practice One Teacher at a Time
Carolyn J. Downey , Betty E. Steffy , Fenwick W. English , Larry E. Frase , and William K. Poston Manufacturer: Corwin Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0761929673 |
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Change the entire school culture with this collaborative method of supervision.
For years, the classic supervision model has frustrated both principals and teachers by fostering superior-subordinate relationships, focusing on teacher conformity rather than growth, or producing checklist data that is irrelevant to the curriculum. The Three-Minute Classroom Walk-Through offers a practical, time-saving alternative that impacts student achievement by cultivating self-reliant teachers who are continuously improving their practice.
Easy to understand and adopt, this method will answer the questions most important to principals:
Also known as the Downey Walk-through, the method presented in
The Three-Minute Classroom Walk-Through has been developed over a 40-year period, tested and refined in actual teaching environments, and taught internationally.
Also see:
The Three-Minute Classroom Walk-Through (Multimedia Kit)
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Th e Three-Minute Walk- Through.......2007-04-06
3 minute walk through easily applied-.......2007-02-21
Three Minute Classroom Walk-Through.......2005-07-28
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A Walk Through Time: From Stardust to Us--The Evolution of Life on Earth
Sidney Liebes , Elisabet Sahtouris , and Brian Swimme Manufacturer: John Wiley & Sons ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0471317004 |
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Every step you take in A Walk Through Time moves you millions of years forward in Earth's history. Inspired by the idea of a one-mile stroll through the evolution of life, Sidney Liebes recruited some terrific writers and artists to create a traveling museum exhibit; A Walk Through Time summarizes the experience in book form, with the help of fascinating photos and intelligent, enjoyable text. The most profound realization along this temporal journey is just how small a part human history plays in the big time line. In the museum exhibit, where one foot equals one million years, human presence takes up all of one-thousandth of an inch; in the book's time line, we merit barely a speck. Our tiniest living fellows--the bacteria and blue-green algae, the amazing arthropods, the merging microbes--are the real stars of the show. Readers are treated to intriguing views of bizarre organisms like tardigrades, velvet worms, and lichens ("Taking everything we know about algae and fungi, we still never would have predicted the outcome of their synergy"), along with the microbes that once ruled the earth. Only at the very end of the line, long after the development of sexual reproduction, after the great Cretaceous extinction, after the development of flight and fur, will you find humans. Taking this walk is a great lesson in perspective, a cautionary tale about hubris and longevity that every human should read. --Therese LittletonBook Description
Fifteen Billion Years in the Life . . A breathtaking, vibrantly illustrated history of the universe. "A valuable new way to conceive of the immensity of geological time and of organic evolution that has occurred within it. It has broad appeal to the public and will be a useful guide for science educators as well."--E. O. Wilson. "My Walk Through Time was an unforgettable experience, awe-inspiring, and humbling...rich in scientific fact and unexpectedly, exquisite humor."--Jane Goodall. A Walk Through Time is a landmark book, gorgeously illustrating the remarkable drama of the history of the universe, from the furious blast of the Big Bang to the first pulse of life on Earth, and on through the rich pageant of life's evolution from primordial microbes to the rise of Homo sapiens. Spanning 15 billion years, the story of life's greatest mysteries emerges here through 130 beautiful four-color illustrations and an absorbing narrative. Combining the knowledge of three expert authors, the text covers the most up-to-date findings, including new understandings about how the universe coalesced into galaxies and planets; how microscopic animals can survive in such superheated environments as deep-sea vents and inside the Earth's core, and the possibility that water came to our planet from space in the form of millions of tiny comets. A Walk Through Time gives readers a new perspective on awe-inspiring processes that produced us and our place in the universe. The companion to a traveling exhibition developed by Hewlett Packard and the Foundation for Global Community. * Lavishly produced by the team that created The Illustrated Brief History of Time. Brian Swimme, Ph.D. (San Francisco, CA), is a cosmologist and the director of the Center for the Story of the Universe at the California Institute of Integral Studies. He is the author of several books, including The Universe Story. Dr. Sid Liebes (Palo Alto, CA) is a senior scientist at Hewlett-Packard Laboratories. Elisabet Sahtouris, Ph.D. (San Francisco, CA) is an evolutionary biologist and consultant to the United Nations.Customer Reviews:
An exciting dance through time........2001-01-16
Keith Chandler, author of Beyond Civilization
most interesting book i've read in years!.......2000-09-25
most interesting book i've read in years!.......2000-09-25
A global view which necessary means a lack of details.......2000-01-26
But there are some shortages : - Pictures are of poor print quality; - There is a lack of details, especially after the microbial stage.
Globally speaking, if you want the life's story before animals and plants, it's a good book, but otherwise, the Book of Life by S. J. Gould is better. However, in my opinion, it's a good buy and one can learn many many things by reading this book.
The interconnected web of existence.......2000-01-19
A Walk Through Time (AWTT) is an incredibly well done book, from all aspects. The artwork and printing make it suitable for display and the content challenges us to re-think our position in the world and the decisions we are making.
The explanation of evolution is both plausible and understandable to the lay person. Yet the mystery of life is not diminished or hidden, so there is more than enough room for those who understand our existence through their love of God.
Beginning more than 5,000 MYA (5,000 Million Years Ago, or 5 Billion Years Ago) we are told, the "universe did indeed begin in an explosion of energy powerful enough to send all matter flying apart for billions of years into the future." From that starting point, AWTT traces with considerable detail the evolution of our living earth of which we are a part. And everywhere the mystery of "the life force" is to be found.
One can read the prose or follow the exhibition text along the bottom of the pages, or take in both to re-enforce what is being explained. Sidney Liebes managed to convince HP of the merits of creating a 1mile "walk through time." That project is staffed by volunteers and has been presented in a dozen venues in three countries. The "exhibition text" mentioned above is from that project.
The final paragraph of the book summarizes the challenge for our existence in this totally interconnected web of life. "Is it possible that a sense of awe, wonder and humility, of origins, place, possibilities, and recovery of a belief in the sacredness of nature, can, and perhaps must, become operational imperatives in guiding humanity into the future? Rather than pondering the illusive purpose of life, can we not accept and appreciate the gift, live the life we are given, respect all life, and preserve options for the future. Though none of us has the power to control the future, each of us is free to determine how we will contribute to the circumstance out of which the future will evolve."
Perhaps the purpose of life is simply to ensure that life continues. Then there is much in this book to set us on the right path.
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Time and Tide: A Walk Through Nantucket (Crown Journeys)
Frank Conroy Manufacturer: Crown ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 1400046599 Release Date: 2004-04-06 |
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Frank Conroy first visited Nantucket with a gang of college friends in 1955. They came on a whim, and for Conroy it was the beginning of a lifelong love affair with this "small, relaxed oasis in the ocean." This book, part travel diary, part memoir, is a hauntingly evocative and personal journey through Nantucket: its sweeping dunes, rugged moors, remote beaches, secret fishing spots, and hidden forests and cranberry bogs. Admirers of Conroy’s classic and acclaimed memoir Stop-Time will again delight in what James Atlas, writing in the New York Times, called his "genius for close observation."Customer Reviews:
Island Memories.......2004-04-16
A great read.......2004-04-12
Long live the Roadhouse!.......2004-04-08
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Santa Fe: A Walk Through Time
Kingsley Hammett Manufacturer: Gibbs Smith, Publisher ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 1586851020 |
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In Santa Fe: A Walk Through Time, author Kingsley Hammett takes us on a tour of downtown historic Santa Fe, capturing the architecture in both photographs and essays. He tells the stories of the buildings that have come and gone; who lived, worked, and played in them; and the continual changes that make Santa Fe what it is today-a town of adobe architecture that blends with the high desert landscape, a destination spot for art lovers, culinary enthusiasts, and Epicureans alike. Relive the history, nostalgia, and old-time romance of one of America's favorite cities. Kingsley Hammett has been working as a journalist since 1979 and is publisher of DESIGNER/builder magazine. He holds a master's degree in both journalism and humanities/history. Kingsley is the author of three books on New Mexican furniture: Crafting New Mexican Furniture, Classic New Mexican Furniture, and Early New Mexican Furniture. He has lived in Santa Fe, with his wife Jerilou, for nearly twenty-five years.Customer Reviews:
A Beautiful Book About A Beautiful City.......2005-08-18
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Voyage Through Time: Walks of Life to the Nobel Prize
Ahmed Zewail Manufacturer: American University in Cairo Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items: ASIN: 9774248430 |
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From a beginning in an Egyptian Delta town and the port of Alexandria to the scenic vistas of sunny southern California, Ahmed Zewail takes us on a voyage through time -- his own life and the split-second world of the femtosecond. In this engaging exposé of his life and work until his receipt of the Nobel Prize in 1999, Zewail explores in non-technical language the landscape of molecules glimpsed on the scale of one quadrillionth of a second: the femtosecond, 0. 000 000 000 000 001 second. Zewail enriches the journey into the strange territory of femtochemistry with insightful analogies and illustrations to aid both the general reader and the scientifically inclined. He likewise draws lessons from his life story so far, and he meditates on the impact the revolution in science has had on our modern world -- in both developed and developing countries. He suggests a concrete course of action for the world of the have-nots, and ends the book with hope for Egypt in developing the nation's greatest natural resource -- its youth -- to build a more promising future, and for America to develop a new vision domestically and internationally.Customer Reviews:
Femtoscope and Zewail Unit.......2002-11-13
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"I explored the landscape of molecules glimpsed on the scale of their lives in the split-second world of the femtosecond, a millionth of a billionth of a second, and the landscape of personal events glimpsed at the important stations of my life. Faith, fate, and intuition were forces influencing this voyage."Dr.Ahmed Hassan Zewail
An excellent book by the ýKing of Femtolandý........2002-08-18
The book, however, is not a mere biography. It explains the work that paved the way to Stockholm for the Nobel Prize. For a long time, scientists have been trying to understand what is happening during a chemical reaction: how molecules form; the way atoms respond to the movement of other atoms, and how they join, split or rotate or whatever. Unfortunately for us, all the events of a chemical reaction start and end within an extremely short time, only some femtoseconds (a "femtosecond" is a million billionth of a second). With his research group in Caltech, Zewail succeeded in using ultra-short laser flashes (short, relative to the time scale on which chemical reactions occur) to uncover what actually happens during this unbelievably short time. In order to understand how important this achievement is, imagine you are cooking a meal in a magical place. You add flour to raw meat and a pizza promptly forms, with everything happening so fast that you cannot witness the process, you see only the result, pizza. It is nice, albeit annoying that you cannot add salt or spices, or for that matter, modify the result in any way God rules the interim. Thanks to Zewail's achievements, not only do we understand more about chemical reactions, but we may also be able to manipulate non-compatible substances in the creation of never before dreamt of materials. It is a major contribution to science. The author also explains the scientific process, how the selection of scientists for prizes is decided upon, how scientific institutions celebrate the honoring of their own members, and how such awards can affect the lives of the honored and their families. The book richly reminds you of many events and views in the history of science. The author also makes known to the reader his own views regarding the future and how developing countries can contribute to science.
My only complaint would be the use of "adaption" for "adoption" on p. 178. The book was written well before 2002 but it appeared in 2002. As it is certainly going to be a classic, its talk of the 10-drachma coin of Greece (p. 100) will probably not be easily understood by future generations. Perhaps a footnote should have been added, explaining that there existed a form of currency before the Euro.
What were they able to see with the laser flashes?
Read "Voyage Through Time" to get the answer.
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Waikiki: Nine Walks Through Time
Veneeta Acson Manufacturer: Island Heritage Publishing ProductGroup: Book Binding: Spiral-bound ASIN: 0896104796 |
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Take a walk in Waikîkî and awaken your imagination.It's the early 1800s: Waikîkî is all sand and coconut trees. Three rivers tumble down from the inland mountains, emptying into the ocean. The monarchy frolics in the ocean, rinsing off in the fresh waters of the rivers. Taro fields and duck ponds abound.
The last part of the 19th century: It is the end of the monarchy. Princes Kaiulani and poet Robert Louis Stevenson read under banyan trees. The last reigning monarch, Queen Lili`uokalani, sets up two homes in Waikîkî: Hamohamo, upstream, and Kealohilani on the waterfront.
The first half of the 20th century: The earliest major hotels spring up along the beachfront: the Moana Hotel opens in 1901, followed by the Royal Hawaiian in 1927 and the Halekulani in 1931. In the 1920s the Ala Wai Canal is dug out, diverting the three streams, blocking up the rice fields and duck ponds and forever altering the landscape of Waikîkî.
Today, the beginning of the 21st century: Waikîkî teems with towering hotels; however, a stroll along the beach and tours through these hotels reveal the vibrant history of a long-gone Hawai`i. Walk along with Waikîkî: Nine Walks Through Time as the hidden history of Waikîkî is revealed to you!
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A Walk Through Time
Barbara McGillicuddy , and Lila, D. Carter Manufacturer: AuthorHouse ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1425920225 |
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A Walk Through Time is an amazing revelation in discovery, recognition, acceptance, and most of all, the communication with Creator God. What began as a revelation of discovery regarding a past life lived in the mid 1800s became the recognition of this fantastic new spiritual phase of my life. For with the help of psychic medium Lila D. Carter, we channeled many Spirits, Angels, Archangels, Saints, and Ascended Masters. We were lead down a road of antebellum southern Louisiana and then into many little known issues regarding the Civil War. As time went on, Lila channeled more and more prevalent people from that era. One by one, they came through and brought forth their stories of honor, love, dedication and most of all the desire to set the record straight in their own words. There is greatness in the emotion and heartfelt sentiments that have come through in Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, Abraham Lincoln, and many more. Finally, after much channeling Creator came through with many factual messages for Lila and myself. We gained the acceptance of the monumental task put before us through His strong reassurances. We were told to do many things. We were to write this book to help lead the multitudes back to Him. I was told I would find the assistance I needed with which to bring forth this astounding piece of work. I was told I would write music, which like writing a book, I had never done before in my life. All of the things promised to both of us have come to pass. There are many more on the horizon. There is nothing left to doubt that this book will be debated for many years to come.Customer Reviews:
A pleasent rememberance.......2006-06-04
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My Walk Through the Storms: A Testimony To the Grace of God in Difficult Times
Rocky Wills Manufacturer: BookSurge Publishing ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1419630725 Release Date: 2006-04-07 |
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ABBOTSLEIGH A WALK THROUGH TIME
Robyn claydon Manufacturer: Ambassador Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0959038108 |
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Across Time & Territory: A Walk Through the National Ranching Heritage Center
Marsha Pfluger Manufacturer: Texas Tech University Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 097593600X |
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This unique and beautiful volume celebrates the National Ranching Heritage Center, a museum and historical park located on the northern edge of the Texas Tech University campus in Lubbock. Dedicated on July 2, 1976, the thirty-acre facility was established to preserve the history of ranching, pioneer life, and the development of the livestock industry in North America.Books:
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