References -- Early Science & Technology Education

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• American Association for the Advancement of Science. Benchmarks for Science Literacy AAAS Project 2061, Oxford University Press (1-800-451-7556), 1993. (Report specifies what students should know by various grades in order to progress toward scientific literacy.)

• American Association for the Advancement of Science. Looking Into Windows: Qualitative Research in Science Education. AAAS, 1333 H St. NW, Washington, DC 20005. (Analyzes the effectiveness of differing teaching styles.)

• American Association for the Advancement of Science. Math Power in School, Math Power at Home, and Math Power in the Community. AAAS Books, Box 753, Waldorf, MD 20604 (301-645-5643). (A 3-part math program designed by to promote math power and self-confidence in all students.)

• American Association for the Advancement of Science. Science for All Americans. AAAS Project 2061, Oxford University Press (1-800-451-7556), 1990. (Report defines scientific literacy, why America needs it, and how we can achieve it.)

• AWIS-CAC Compilation of Recommended Career Guidance Resources, 1989 edition. (Bibliographic listing of books, films, curricular materials, etc. on women and girls in science and on careers in science and engineering, produced by the Chicago Chapter of Association for Women in Science. Available from The Association for Women in Science, 1522 K St., NW Suite 820, Washington, DC, 20005, 202-408-0742.)

• Baroody, A. J. Children's Mathematical Thinking: A Developmental Framework for Preschool, Primary, and Special Education Teachers. Teachers College Press (Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027), 1987.

• Bosac, Susan. Science Is. Firefly Books (1-800-287-5085), 1993. (The book has experiments, projects, puzzles, games, stories, and more to interest girls and young women in science.)

• Bowers, C. A. The Cultural Dimensions of Educational Computing, Understanding the Non-Neutrality of Technology. Teachers College Press (Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027), 1988.

• Brusca, F. and Canada, K. The Technological Gender Gap: Evidence and Recommendations for Educators and Computer-Based Instruction Designers. Educational Technology Research and Development, 1991, Vol. 39, No. 2, pp. 43-51.

• Bybee, Roger. Reforming Science Education. 1993, Teachers College Press, P.O. Box 2032, Colchester, VT 05449, 1-800-488-2665. (15 years of Bybee's essays on science education.)

• Casserly, Patricia Lund. Helping Able Young Women Take Math and Science Seriously in School. New York: The College Board, 1979. Reprinted, with revisions, from Colangelo Zaffrann, ed., New Voices in Counseling the Gifted, Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall Hunt Publishing Company, 1979.

• Chaika, Melissa. Ethical Considerations in Gender-Oriented Entertainment Technology. Crossroads (ACM Student Magazine), Vol. 2, No. 2, Nov. 1995. (View as text)

• Clarke, Valerie. Strategies for Involving Girls in Computer Science. In Search of Gender Free Paradigms for Computer Science Education, edited by C. Dianne Martin and Eric Murchie-Beyma, Eugene OR: International Society for Technology in Education, 1992.

• Cohen, Judith Love. You Can Be a Woman Engineer. Cascade Pass, Inc., Culver City, CA. (A career book for third- to sixth-grade girls.)

• Critical Thinking Press and Software Catalogue. (A catalogue of materials to teach critical thinking skills to children in grades K-12 through fun activities. Developing Critical Thinking Skills Through Science is one offering from Critical Thinking Press and Software, P.O. Box 448, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, 1-800-458-4849.)

• Damarin, S. Rethinking Equity: An Imperative for Educational Computing. The Computing Teacher, Vol. 16, No. 7, April 1989, pp. 16-18, 55.

• DeBare, Ilana. Women in Computing: Logged On or Left Out?. A Sacramento Bee Special Report, Jan. 21, 1996. Includes articles on women in the computer industry, profiles of women in the computer business, secretaries and computers, women on-line, girls and computing, girls and video games, and raising computer-savvy kids. (View hypertext site)

• Directory of Volunteer Opportunities in Precollege Math and Science for Engineers and Scientists. Describes 33 programs and volunteer opportunities. May be ordered from IEEE US Activities Board, 1828 L St. NW #1202, Washington, DC 20036, 202-785-0017.

• Education for All: Women and Girls Speak Out on the National Education Goals. National Coalition for Women and Girls in Education, 1990. (Discusses issues that must be addressed in implementing the national education goals to ensure that women and girls are full partners in the pursuit of educational excellence. Available from The Association for Women in Science, 1522 K St., NW Suite 820, Washington, DC, 20005, 202-408-0742.)

• Expanding Choices. Status of Women Canada. (Available from Suite 700, 360 Albert St., Ottawa, Ontario K1A 1C3. Description of 30 programs in Canada aimed at increasing the participation of girls and young women in math and science.)

• Expanding Your Horizons. Career Conferences for Girls Grades 7-12. Math/Science Network, 2727 College Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705 (415-841-MATH).

• Fish, Marian C., Gross, Alan L., Sanders, Jo S. The Effect of Equity Strategies on Girls' Computer Usage in School. Computers in Human Behavior, Vol. 2, No. 2, pp. 127-134, 1986, CUNY, Queens College.

• Gabel, Dorothy, editor. Handbook of Research on Science Teaching and Learning. National Science Teachers Association, 1994. (598-page collection of comprehensive and current research in K-12 science education. Available for $65 plus $8.25 s&h from National Science Teachers Association Publications Sales, 1840 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201, 1-800-722-NSTA.)

• Gallop, Nancy. Science is Women's Work: Photos and Biographies of American Women in the Sciences. National Women's History Project, (Dept. P, 7738 Bell Rd., Windsor, CA 95492), 1993. (Intended for grade school girls.)

• Hawkins, J. Computers and Girls: Rethinking the Issue. Sex Roles, Vol. 13, pp. 165-180, 1985.

• Hess, Robert and Miura, Irene. Gender Differences in Enrollment in Computer Camps and Classes. Sex Roles: A Journal of Research, Vol. 13, 1985, pp. 193-203.

• Huff, Charles and Cooper, Joel. Sex bias in educational software: The effect of designers' stereotypes on the software they design. Journal of Applied Social Psychology 17 (6); 519-532. 1987

• Inkpen, Kori; Booth, Kellogg; Klawe, Maria; and Upitis, Rena. Cooperative Learning in the Classroom. Electronic Games for Education in Math and Science (E-GEMS) Project, Department of Computer Science and Department of Math and Science Education, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C. and Faculty of Education, Queens University, Kingston, Ontario, 1994. (View Abstract or Postscript)

• Inkpen, Kori; Upitis, Rena; Klawe, Maria; Lawry, Joan; Anderson, Ann; Ndunda, Mutindi; Sedighian, Kamran; Leroux, Steve, and Hsu, David. We Have Never-Forgetful Flowers in Our Garden: Girls' Responses to Electronic Games. Electronic Games for Education in Math and Science (E-GEMS) Project, Department of Computer Science and Department of Math and Science Education, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C. and Faculty of Education, Queens University, Kingston, Ontario, 1993. (View Abstract or Postscript)

• JETS (Junior Engineering Technical Society). 8-30 minute videos on engineering, math and computer careers, suitable for jr/sr. high school students, JETS, 1420 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314-2715.

• Kelly, Alison. Why Girls Don't Do Science. New Scientist, Vol. 94, May 20, 1982, pp. 497-500. (Summary of bias in the classroom and at home against girls in science.)

• Kiesler, Sara, Sproull, Lee, and Eccles, Jacquelynne. Pool Halls, Chips, and War Games: Women in the Culture of Computing. Psychology of Women Quarterly, Vol. 9, pp. 451-462, 1985. (Presents results of a study of sex-based video game usage and its consequences.)

• Kirk, D. Gender Issues in Information Technology as Found in Schools: Authentic/Synthetic/Fantastic? Educational Technology, April 1992, Vol. 32, pp. 28-31.

• Lawry, Joan; Upitis, Rena; Klawe, Maria; Anderson, Ann; Inkpen, Kori; Ndunda, Mutindi; Hsu, David; Leroux, Steve; and Sedighian, Kamran. Exploring Common Conceptions about Boys and Electronic Games. Electronic Games for Education in Math and Science (E-GEMS) Project, Department of Computer Science and Department of Math and Science Education, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C. and Faculty of Education, Queens University, Kingston, Ontario, April 1994. (View Abstract or Postscript)

• LEAP - Leadership, Education and Athletics in Partnership

• Lockheed, Marlaine E. Women, Girls, and Computers: A First Look at the Evidence. Sex Roles: A Journal of Research, Vol. 13, 1985, pp. 115-122.

• Marriott, Michael. Beyond `Yuck' for Girls in Science. The New York Times, June 15, 1991. (Discusses how to teach science effectively to girls.)

• Mathematical Sciences Education Board

• Mathematics Curriculum Resource Handbook and Science Curriculum Resource Handbook Kraus International Publications, 358 Saw Mill River Road, Millwood, NY 10546-1053, 1-800-223-8323. (Covers trends in education for grades K-12.)

• National Education Goals Report 1993. National Educational Goals Panel, 1850 M St., NW, Suite 270, Washington, DC 20036.

• National Women's History Project. Founded in 1980 as a nonprofit educational organization to promote the inclusion of multicultural women's history in school curricula, the Project has a mail-order catalog featuring high-quality materials (books, videotapes, posters, and other resources) which celebrate the achievements of American women and which are geared toward middle- and high-school students. The catalog includes resources relating to women in mathematics, science, and engineering, including a poster of 20 prominent female mathematicians and scientists. The catalog is available from: National Women's History Project, 7738 Bell Rd. Dept. P, Windsor, CA 95492, (707)838-6000.

• Nelson, C. S. and Watson, J. A. The Computer Gender Gap: Children's Attitudes, Performance, and Socialization. Journal of Education Technology, Vol. 4, 1990-91.

• NSB 93-1 Ch. 1 Elementary and Secondary Science and Mathematics Education. SBE/SRS of the National Science Foundation, April 1994. (View as text)

• Parker, Marla, Editor. She Does Math! Real-life Problems from Women on the Job. The Mathematical Association of America, 1995, ISBN 0-88385-702-2. (Presents career-histories of 38 professional women and math problems that relate to their work. Each history describes what math the author took in high school and college, how she chose her field of study, and how she ended up in her current job. Each author presents typical math problems she has faced in her job; the problems require high-school math.)

• Science for All Cultures. National Science Teacher's Association, 1993. (Available for $16.50 plus $3.75 s&h from NSTA Publication Sales, 1840 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201, 1-800-722-NSTA.)

• A Strategy for Change in Elementary School Science. National Science Teacher's Association, 1993. (Available from NSTA Publication Sales, 1840 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201, 1-800-722-NSTA.)

• Transforming Ideas for Teaching and Learning Mathematics. Dept. of Education's Office of Educational Research and Improvement, Dept. EIB, 555 New Jersey Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20208-5641. (Contains 10 ideas meant to challenge ideas about the teaching and learning of math.)

• Transforming Ideas for Teaching and Learning Science. Dept. of Education's Office of Educational Research and Improvement, Dept. EIB, 555 New Jersey Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20208-5641. (Contains 10 ideas meant to challenge ideas about the teaching and learning of science.)

• New York State Education Department Gopher (NYSED) - The K-12 Resources folder has a Math/Science/Technology folder that has much valuable information.

• Office of Engery Research, Math/Science Eduation Action Conference Report. Dept. of Energy, Room 3F-061, 1000 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20585. (Presents a concrete plan of action for restructuring and revitalizing math and science education.)

• Perl, Teri. Math Equals: Biographies of Women Mathematicians + Related Activities. Addison-Wesley, 1978. (Collection of both biographical sketches of female mathematicians and mathematical puzzles designed to encourage girls to study math.)

• Quest: NASA's K-12 Internet Initiative The mission of this project is to provide support and services for schools, teachers and students to fully utilize the Internet, and its underlying information technologies, as a basic tool for learning. They are supported by the NASA Information Infrastructure Technology Applications (IITA) project and the High Performance Computing and Communication (HPCC) program. K-12 Internet Initiative projects are supported by NASA centers around the country.

• Rothschild, Joan. Teaching Technology from a Feminist Perspective. Pergamon Press, 1988. (ISBN 0-08-034234-5 hardcover, 0-08-034233-7 paperback).

• Sadker, Myra, and Sadker, David. Failing at Fairness: How America's Schools Cheat Girls. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1994. ISBN: 0-684-19541-0. (Describes gender bias which persists from earliest grades through grad schools in America, and explores solutions.)

• Sanders, J. Developing Software for Gender Equity: A Review of "Breaking the Barriers." The Computing Teacher, March 1990, pp. 54-55.

• Sanders, J., and Stone, A. Equal Play; The Neuter Computer: Computers for Girls and Boys. Neal-Schuman, 1986. (May be ordered from Women's Action Alliance.)

• Sanders, Jo. Lifting the Barriers: 600 Strategies that Really Work to Increase Girls' Participation in Science, Mathematics and Computers, 1994. (Available from Jo Sanders Publications, P.O. Box 483, Port Washington, NY 11050.)

• Science-by-Mail. Scientists serve as pen-pals to young folks, discussing science packets provided by the Boston Museum of Science through your local science center. (1-800-729-3300).

• Science Career Ladder Replication Kit. Science Education Dept., New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th St., Flushing Meadows, Corona Park, NY 11368, 718-699-0005. (A kit, including videotape, to provide young people with role models and to aid them in acquiring skills for science teaching and related careers.)

• The Scientist Within You; Experiments and Biographies of Distinguished Women in Science. 1994. (Designed for grades 3 through secondary school. Used in classes, after-school programs, science camps, and so on. Available for $18.95 + $3 s&h from ACI Publishing, P.O. Box 40398, Eugene, OR 97404-0064, 503-689-2154, FAX 503-689-1369.)

• Soloway, Elliot. Log on Education: Buying Computers for Your School: A Guide for the Perplexed. Communications of the ACM, Vol. 35, No. 7, July 1992. Stone, A. Action for Equity column, adapted from and address to The National Education Technology Leadership Conference, The Computing Teacher, Nov. 1986, pp. 54-55.

• Technology in Education. Communications of the ACM, Special Issue, May 1993.

• U.S. Department of Education WWW Server

• Women's Action Alliance and Apple Computer Company, Do Your Female Students Say "No, Thanks" to the Computer? 1987. (May be ordered from Women's Action Alliance.)

• The Wonderful World of Mathematics. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 1906 Association Drive, Reston, VA 22091. (Annotated list of children's books in math - the result of a 3-year review process of more than 500 children's books in math, preschool through grade 6, by the NCTM.)

• Working it Out. American Chemical Society, Career Publications, Room 806, 1155 16th St., NW, Washington, DC 20036, 202-452-2113. (A 10-min. video that encourages high-school students to pursue careers in science and technology.)

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