Agnes Pflumm and the Stonecreek Science Fair
Merrie Koester Southgate, science educator and acclaimed author of the Agnes Pflumm science education novels, is bringing science to kids all over the country. Educators natiowide have discovered that her highly engaging science novels make both science and reading both engaging and fun. After 25 years in the classroom, Ms. Southgate is now working as a science education specialist and consultant, helping teachers develop strategies for integrating science and language arts in curricula, which correlate with the National Standards. Says Ms. Southgate, "I am committed to working with each state, district, school, or individual teacher in their efforts to improve achievement in science and reading."  Free standards-based lesson plans for all 4 novels are on the author's website, www.agnespflumm.com.   At a time when the National Science Teachers Association is calling for science education that improves literacy, Merrie Southgate's books are must-have teaching tools!