Welcome to you all. I’m Shirley Duke, and this new blog is for anyone who loves books and loves using books to teach. Once a week, I’ll review new books and old book friends and suggest simple science lessons that can be incorporated into your lesson plans. Join me each week for some fresh ideas for teaching science.
I taught science for twenty-five years in San Antonio, Dallas, and Garland, and then stopped so I had more time to write for children. My first trade book, No Bows! (Peachtree), came out in 2006. Since then I’ve written eight other work-for-hire books, teacher guides, and teen magazine pieces. I’m writing another draft of a YA book right now.
However, I love science and it can be simple–and fun. Using elementary level books, I’ll give you some practical ideas you can use in your clasroom or with your children to learn science in an easy to understand way.
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