Object Lessons in Elementary Science, Vol. 2: Following the Scheme Issued by the London School Board (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Vincent T. Murché

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0666595275 ISBN 13: 9780666595270

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2020

Synopsis

Explore science through real objects and hands‑on activities that bring theory to life.

This volume, designed around the London School Board scheme, guides teachers and students through a complete, practical science course. It emphasizes using tangible items in a well‑equipped classroom or school museum, with lessons arranged to fit various standards and school settings. The book covers a broad range of topics—from physics and chemistry to botany and zoology—through carefully sequenced experiments and observation.

• Learn by doing: observe liquids, gases, and solids with direct experiments that illustrate core concepts.
• Study living things: explore plant structure, seed growth, animal forms, and simple life cycles through engaging activities.
• Understand foundational science: discover mechanics, heat, respiration, circulation, and the atmosphere with accessible, step‑by‑step lessons.
• Build inquiry skills: classify, compare, hypothesize, and draw conclusions using real objects and prepared specimens.

Ideal for readers and instructors seeking a structured, age‑appropriate path to elementary science that favors hands‑on investigation and classroom demonstrations. This edition supports progressive learning in standard classrooms and can be adapted for broader or more specialized science curricula.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0666595275
• ISBN 13: 9780666595270
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 317