Dr. Timothy M. Cooney Professor of Earth Science and Science Education Office: Latham 114 Phone: 319-273-2918 (3-2918 on campus) E-mail: cooneyt@uni.edu

The STORM Project website

Energy Education Curriculum Project

Student Science Teachers Association

Top Ten Reasons for Teaching Science 10. Big explosions are cool! 9. Dissection - need I say more? 8. You get to unzip designer genes. 7. Free lab coats - practical yet stylish. 6. You get to teach the shocking truth about electricity. 5. Science teachers know the anatomy of how to do it right. 4. Because schist happens. 3. All them chemicals smell good. 2. Learn how to pronounce "Uranus". 1. Two words: "Hands On".

 

Education

• Ed. D. (1976), Northern Colorado
• M. S. (1970), Elmira College, Boston College
• B. S. (1965), Lock Haven University

Recent Publications

Books:

• Cooney, T, Foots, B.,Ostlund, K., Ukens, L., and Romance, N. CALIFORNIA SCIENCE—See Learning in a Whole New Light. (seven books plus 14 teachers guides) Grades K-6. Scott Foresman and Company, Glenview, IL, 2008. (600 pages/book).
• Ostlund, K., and Cooney, T., (2007) Plants and Animals: Building the Scaffolding for Inquiry, Teacher's Guide. Learning Resources, Inc., Vernon Hills, IL, 72 pages.
• Ostlund, K., and Cooney, T., (2007) Weather: Building the Scaffolding for Inquiry, Teacher's Guide. Learning Resources, Inc., Vernon Hills, IL, 72 pages.
• Ostlund, K., and Cooney, T., (2007) Sun, Earth and Moon: Building the Scaffolding for Inquiry, Teacher's Guide. Learning Resources, Inc., Vernon Hills, IL, 72 pages.
• Ostlund, K., and Cooney, T., (2007) Magnets: Building the Scaffolding for Inquiry, Teacher's Guide. Learning Resources, Inc., Vernon Hills, IL, 72 pages.
• Ostlund, K., and Cooney, T., (2007) Electricity: Building the Scaffolding for Inquiry, Teacher's Guide. Learning Resources, Inc., Vernon Hills, IL, 72 pages.
• Ostlund, K., and Cooney, T., (2007) Work and Simple Machines: Building the Scaffolding for Inquiry, Teacher's Guide. Learning Resources, Inc., Vernon Hills, IL, 72 pages.
• Ostlund, K., and Cooney, T., (2007) Rocks and Minerals: Building the Scaffolding for Inquiry, Teacher's Guide. Learning Resources, Inc., Vernon Hills, IL, 72 pages.
• Ostlund, K., and Cooney, T., (2007) Plants and Animals: Building the Scaffolding for Inquiry, Student Flip Chart. Learning Resources, Inc., Vernon Hills, IL, 24 pages.
• Ostlund, K., and Cooney, T., (2007) Weather: Building the Scaffolding for Inquiry, Student Flip Chart. Learning Resources, Inc., Vernon Hills, IL, 24 pages.
• Ostlund, K., and Cooney, T., (2007) Sun, Earth and Moon: Building the Scaffolding for Inquiry, Student Flip Chart. Learning Resources, Inc., Vernon Hills, IL, 24 pages.
• Ostlund, K., and Cooney, T., (2007) Magnets: Building the Scaffolding for Inquiry, Student Flip Chart. Learning Resources, Inc., Vernon Hills, IL, 24 pages.
• Ostlund, K., and Cooney, T., (2007) Electricity: Building the Scaffolding for Inquiry, Student Flip Chart. Learning Resources, Inc., Vernon Hills, IL, 24 pages.
• Ostlund, K., and Cooney, T., (2007) Work and Simple Machines: Building the Scaffolding for Inquiry, Student Flip Chart. Learning Resources, Inc., Vernon Hills, IL, 24 pages.
• Ostlund, K., and Cooney, T., (2007) Rocks and Minerals: Building the Scaffolding for Inquiry, Student Flip Chart. Learning Resources, Inc., Vernon Hills, IL, 24 pages.
• Cooney, T, Foots, B.,Ostlund, K., Ukens, L., and Romance, N. SCIENCE—See Learning in a Whole New Light. (seven books plus teachers guides) Grades K-6. Scott Foresman and Company, Glenview, IL, 2006. (600 pages/book).
• Cooney, T.M., Escalada, L.T., & Unruh, R.D (2005). PRISMS PLUS: Unit I, Force and Motion. Teacher’s Guide. Cincinnati. Center Point Learning, Inc. 246 pp.
• Cooney, T.M., Escalada, L.T., & Unruh, R.D (2005). PRISMS PLUS: Unit I, Force and Motion. Student Edition. Cincinnati. Center Point Learning, Inc. 190 pp.
• Cooney, T.M., Escalada, L.T., & Unruh, R.D (2005). PRISMS PLUS: Unit II, Work and Energy. Teacher’s Guide. Cincinnati. Center Point Learning, Inc. 246 pp.
• Cooney, T.M., Escalada, L.T., & Unruh, R.D (2005). PRISMS PLUS: Unit II, Work and Energy. Student Edition. Cincinnati. Center Point Learning, Inc. 190 pp.
• Cooney, T.M., Escalada, L.T., & Unruh, R.D (2005). PRISMS PLUS: Unit III, Waves and Optics. Teacher’s Guide. Cincinnati. Center Point Learning, Inc. 198 pp.
• Cooney, T.M., Escalada, L.T., & Unruh, R.D (2005). PRISMS PLUS: Unit III, Waves and Optics. Student Edition. Cincinnati. Center Point Learning, Inc. 162 pp.
• Cooney, T.M., Escalada, L.T., & Unruh, R.D (2005). PRISMS PLUS: Unit IV, Electricity, Magnetism, and Modern Physics. Teacher’s Guide. Cincinnati. Center Point Learning, Inc. 214 pp.
• Cooney, T.M., Escalada, L.T., & Unruh, R.D (2005). PRISMS PLUS: Unit VI Electricity, Magnetism, and Modern Physics. Student Edition. Cincinnati. Center Point Learning, Inc. 142 pp.
• Cooney, T, Lee, Cherin 2004. “EXEMPLARY SCIENCE: Best Practice in Science Teaching Preparation Today.” Chapter in Best Practices in Undergraduate Teacher Education. Arlington, VA. NSTA Press. 20 pages.
• Cooney,T., Editor. 2003. Teaching Science in the Two-Year College: An NSTA Press Journals Collection. Introduction by Timothy M. Cooney. Arlington, VA. NSTA Press (National Science Teachers Association). 154 pages.
• Cooney, T, DiSpezio, M., Foots, B., Matamoros, A., Nyquist, K., and Ostlund, K. Scott Foresman SCIENCE (seven books plus teachers guides) Grades K-6. Scott Foresman and Company, Glenview, IL, 2000, 2003. (600 pages/book).
• Cooney,T., Editor. 2002. Innovative Techniques for Large-Group Instruction: An NSTA Press Journals Collection. Introduction by Timothy M. Cooney. Arlington, VA.NSTA Press (National Science Teachers Association). 72 pages.

Professional Articles

• Cooney, Timothy & CBC/NSTA Panel members. "Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12: Books Published in 2003". Science Scope 27(6): 19-26. This article also appeared in Science and Children, 41(7) 2004, and The Science Teacher 71(3) 2004.
• Cooney, T., & Lee, C., "Exemplary Science: Best Practice in Teaching Today in Exemplary Science", in Best Practices in Professional Development, Robert Yager Ed., Arlington VA, NSTA Press, 2005.
• Cooney, Timothy and CBC/NSTA Panel members.  "Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12: Books Published in 2002". Science Scope. 26(6): 19-26. This article also appeared in Science and Children, 40(7) 2003, and The Science Teacher 70(3) 2003.
• Cooney, Timothy and CBC/NSTA Panel members.  "Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12: Books Published in 2001. Science Scope 25(6): 19-26. This article also appeared in Science and Children 39(7) 2002, and The Science Teacher 69(3) 2002.
• Escalada, L., Unruh, R., and Cooney, T. “Students See the Light” Investigating luminescence and incandescence through a three-part learning cycle,” The Science Teacher, 68(4)40-43, April 2001.