"Every body perseveres in its state of rest or of uniform motion in a straight line, except in so far as it is compelled to change that state by impressed forces." -Issac Newton, Principia (First Law of Motion)
In other words, students in grades 4-8 (bodies in a state of rest) need lots of hands-on activities (impressed forces) to learn (compelling change)!
All the activities in this book are based upon science principles, many of which are explained by Newton's laws. The spirit of Sir Issac is present on the pages of this book offering explanation, advice, additional information and encouragement. Children will engage in corn seed olympics, experiment with leaves, set plants in motion, investigate pollen and more. Many labs include data tables and background information. An answer key is provided.
This innovative collection of Science Action Labs provides a multitude of material for your students. Choose some activities to animate your class demonstrations, convert some to hands-on labs for the entire class or develop some for individual projects or reports. You'll find that each Science Action Lab is designed to encourage your students to THINK and SOLVE PROBLEMS and, after all, isn't that what science is all about?
Newton would approve.
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Ed Shevick has taught middle school and gifted science for over 30 years. He also taught science education at Pepperdine and Cal State Northridge. Ed helped develop the science curriculum at the local and state levels in California. He is a member of the National Science Teachers Association. Currently, Ed presents science shows throughout the state of California. Ed plays tennis, and he and his wife Florence enjoy spending time with their granddaughter, Staci.
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Seller: Papa Duck Homeschool, Gresham, OR, U.S.A.
Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition paperback science workbook. Cover is intact with only minor wear, and there's a pink price sticker on the back cover partially covering the barcode. Interior pages are clean and white with no writing or highlighting, and the binding is intact. A hands-on plant science activity workbook, ready to go for a homeschool science unit. Book. Seller Inventory # PD-0979